How To Grow Succulents From Leaves
In today’s bustling world, houseplants often get neglected due to busy work or class schedules. In some ways, this has meant many classic houseplants are less popular, but it also
Propagation Archives
Propagation – it’s where we get more plants – to share with others, grow our collection, save from pests and disease, learn about growing, and more. Propagating from seeds, cutting, air-layers all have their own unique tips. Browse through our collection of growing topics on plant propagation.
How To Grow Succulents From Cuttings
Succulents are among the most popular houseplants out there. These (usually) little guys are attractive and usually easy to care for and tend to be quite pleasing to the eye.
How To Save Tomato Seeds
It is very easy to collect and save tomato seeds. Because open-pollinated and heirloom seeds are generally self-pollinating when you collect and save their seed, you can be reasonably sure
How To Propagate A Succulent Plants
It’s easy to propagate succulents from offsets, leaf cuttings, and stem cuttings. But which method should you use, and how does each one work? Also, when should you propagate succulents?
How To Propagate Pothos Plants: Grow Pothos From Cuttings
So you want to know how to propagate Pothos. Of the fifteen pothos species, often called devil’s ivy, they all have in common low maintenance and tremendous ease of propagation. Some
Panda Plant Propagation: How To Propagate Succulent Kalanchoe Tomentosa
The panda plant (Kalanchoe tomentosa) is a peculiar succulent with fat and velveteen leaves with white hairs and chocolate brown markings on the tips. Once you own one, you will
When To Plant Zinnia Seeds And How To Grow Zinnias From Seed
Zinnias are some incredible flowers that bring a late-season burst of color to your garden from midsummer well into fall. These lovely plants can be divided to create more Zinnia
How To Propagate Rose Of Sharon Plants
Hibiscus syriacus, also known by its common name Rose of Sharon, is a type of hibiscus native to Asia and often used in landscaping for desired vertical accents and hedges. The shrub
Hibiscus Seeds: How To Grow Hibiscus From Seed
Tropical Hibiscus originally comes from the Pacific Islands and Asia. It is a member of the Mallow (Malvaceae) family and Hawaii’s state flower. Many people want more of the beautiful
How To Propagate Peperomia Obtusifolia (Baby Rubber Plant)
Tropical Peperomia obtusifolia is an evergreen herbaceous plant with glossy green, cupped, oval leaves with slightly pink highlights. Many caring for this easy-growing plant want to share it with others.
How To Propagate A Croton Plant
Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) is a popular shrub grown both outdoors and indoors. The foliage is colorful and stunning. Many want to learn how to propagate a croton plant. So they
Watermelon Peperomia Propagation: How To Propagate Peperomia Argyreia
If you own a Peperomia Argyreia also known as watermelon peperomia, propagation may be on your radar. The shiny and sparkling leaves of the watermelon peperomia are perfect for any
When and How To Plant Marigold Seeds (Germination)
Marigolds are some of the easiest and most useful flowers you can grow. They are great for planters, gardens, and pots and can also help repel pests and attract pollinators.
Can You Grow Variegated Monstera From Seed?
In a word, NO! You may see ads for Variegated Monstera seed online, but these advertisers are either misinformed or scam artists. You may grow Monstera from these seeds, but
Growing Canna Seed: How To Grow Canna Lilies From Seed?
Canna lilies may be unrelated to true lilies, but they certainly compete for best display each year. You can easily divide your cannas after they reach a certain age. This
Propagating Iris From Seed: How To Start Iris Plants From Seed?
The Iris (EYE-ris) genus contains between 260 and 300 species of stunning flowering plants. Also, there are countless cultivars available. Chances are, you already know how to propagate irises through
Dividing Siberian Iris Plants: How To And When To Divide Siberian Iris
When it comes to irises, the subgenus Limniris is one of the most popular. Of the six subgenera, this group has beardless flowers and is one of only two rhizomatous
Dividing African Iris Plants: What Is The Best Time To Divide African Iris?
Irises are fascinating plants, and not just because of their looks. The genus is divided into six subgenres between 260 and 300 species (depending on whom you talk to). Two
How To Plant, Start and Grow Geranium Plants For Seeds
Cheerful geraniums are popular with gardeners in all parts of the world. These hardy flowering plants come in various colors, flower types, and scents. It’s very easy to propagate geraniums
Propagating Dahlia Tubers: How To Start and Propagate Dahlia Flowers
It’s hard to find a plant that appeals to everyone, but the dahlia does its best to provide something for everybody. From its 42 species to over 57,000 registered cultivars
Propagating Lantana: 3 Ways To Start and Propagate Lantana Plants
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the genus, lantanas (lan-TAN-a) are a part of the Verbanacaea family that you didn’t know you needed until you’ve had one. More
Geranium Cuttings: How To Start And Grow Geraniums From A Cutting
Colorful, hardy geraniums are popular as perennial garden plants in warm climates and may be grown as annuals in colder climates. With their beautiful blooms and attractive foliage, they make
Propagating Brugmansia Cuttings: How To Start Angel Trumpets From Cuttings?
Beautiful and deadly are two words commonly associated with Brugmansias (broog-MAN-zee-ah), also known as angel’s trumpet. While extinct in the wild, the seven species and three variants have become highly
How To Grow Brugmansia Angel Trumpet Plants From Seed?
Brugmansias (broog-MAN-zee-ah) have a reputation for being both beautiful and dangerous (poisonous). The genus consists of seven species and three natural hybrids, which are now all extinct in the wild.
Dividing Agapanthus Plants: How To Divide Lily Of The Nile Bulbs
The African lily, or Agapanthus (ag-ah-PAN-thus), is a genus of plants that come out of South Africa. It has become a staple in US homes below zone 7 and gardens
Propagating Geraniums: How To Start and Propagate Geranium Plants?
When you want to confuse a garden enthusiast, start talking about propagation and the genus Geranium by referring to the plants simply as “geraniums.” Despite being the namesake of all
Plant Propagation: How To Propagate Plants Different Types And Ways
Perhaps the only thing better than having one of your favorite plants is having two of them. But before you go shopping for another, you should consider propagating the one
Propagating Hibiscus: How To Start New Hibiscus Plants
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus) is a wonderful flowering plant shrub that is often better known for the tea made from its petals than for the plant itself. However, this genus of more
Propagating Angel Trumpets: How To Start New Brugmansia Plants
Brugmansia (broog-MAN-zee-ah), better known as the angel trumpet plant, is a curious genus of 7 species and 2 major hybrids divided into cold type and warm type plants. Some love
Dividing Dahlia Tubers: How To Split Or Divide Dahlia Bulbs
One of those shocking truths of gardening is the fact that roses are overrated. In fact, quite a few gardens won’t have a single rose in them but will be
Schefflera Cuttings: How To Start Umbrella Plants from Cuttings
Comprising approximately half of the Araliaceae family, Schefflera has over 600 species hailing from Africa, Asia, and the islands in the Southwest Pacific region. But despite how many different plants
Schefflera Propagation: 4 Ways To Start Schefflera Plants
There are a lot of impressively large plant genera out there, but Schefflera (shef-LER-uh) makes for some stiff competition for most impressive. With a native range spanning Africa, Asia, and
Propagating Prayer Plants: How To Start A New Prayer Plant
Prayer Plant (Maranta) is an evergreen, perennial tropical plant usually kept as a houseplant. This plant is also known as Praying Hands because its leaves fold in the evening. This
Hibiscus Cuttings: How To Propagate Hibiscus Plant From A Cutting
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is commonly called Chinese Hibiscus. You may also hear the various types of Hibiscus referred to as “hardy” or “tropical” Hibiscus. You’ll be happy to know that propagating
Propagating Echeveria Plants: 5 Ways To Propagate Succulent Echeverias
Echeverias are a very easy succulent plant to propagate. There are five methods you can use. 1. Rosettes: When your Echeveria plant becomes leggy (stretches for the sun), you can
Growing Impatiens from Seeds: Tips on Propagating Impatiens by Seed
It can be hard to propagate Impatiens from seed, but it can be done. To do so, you’ll need consistently warm soil and ample light for germination. If you can
Propagating Impatiens Cuttings: How To Easily Start Impatiens Cuttings
There are a lot of popular flowering plants out there, but one of the more successful ones is impatiens, sometimes referred to as touch-me-not. This genus of plants is easy
Rubber Plant Propagation: How To Start New Ficus Rubber Plants
Ficus elastica (FY-kus ee-LASS-tih-kuh) is one of those plants with a scientific name you immediately recognize. More commonly known as the rubber tree plant, this popular houseplant has many Ficus
Propagating Crinum Lily Plants: Starting Crinum Lilies
Crinum lilies (better known as spider lilies or swamp lilies) are a genus of 105 or so species, many of which grow in swampy ground. They come from all over
How To Grow Plumeria From Seeds
Plumerias have had a lot of attention over the years, becoming the state flower of far-flung countries, achieving religious significance in Buddhist philosophy and the Hindu religion, and becoming the