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
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.
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 Propagate And 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 Grow Hibiscus Plants 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
How To Propagate Chinese Evergreen Aglaonemas
Aglaonema (ag-lay-oh-NEE-muh) is a genus of plants you’ve likely seen multiple times. They are very popular houseplants. They are best known collectively as Chinese evergreens. There are between 21 and
How To Propagate Monstera Plants
Monsteras are among the most beautiful choices for an indoor plant if you don’t mind them rarely flowering. The many species, cultivars, and hybrids of Monstera provide an array of
How To Propagate Fittonia Plants (Nerve Plants)
Some houseplants are grown for their blooms, some for their foliage. Fittonias (fit-TOH-neeuh), AKA nerve plant or mosaic plant, are certainly one of the most striking examples of the latter.
How To Propagate String of Turtles Peperomia Prostrata
One of the easiest ways to propagate String of Turtles plant (Peperomia prostrata) is by using stem cuttings, which you can collect during pruning of this vining plant. To do
Alocasia Propagation Guide: How To Propagate Alocasia Plants
Alocasia is an attractive group of plants that consists of 8 species and numerous cultivars. These plants have gained nicknames such as “elephant ear plant” and “African mask plant” due
Tips On Propagating Aeonium Plants
So you’re interested in Aeonium propagation, the rather unusual genus of succulent plants hailing from the Canary Islands. Succulent Aeonium plants often resemble shrubs or bushes, but their claim to
How To Propagate Aloe Plants
Of all the succulents you could grow, aloes are among the most useful. While aloe vera is the most famous, many aloe species hold similar benefits. Aloe gel is an
How To Propagate Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergera (shlum-BER-ger-uh) AKA holiday cacti are so named because they tend to bloom around specific holidays. Perhaps the most famous of these is the Christmas cactus, the name given mainly
Propagating Haworthia Plants: Tips On Haworthia Propagation
Haworthias, often dubbed as “polka-dotted” or “zebra” plants, are dainty succulent houseplants that are well-loved for their exotic, aloe vera-like appearance and soft, fleshy leaves. They resemble an aloe plant in
Sago Palm Pups: Information On Splitting And Dividing Sago Palm
Sago palms are known scientifically as “Cycas revoluta.” The plant is native to Southern Japan and is considered a hardy plant. Despite that, they’re not true palms. Sagos live for
Tips On Rooting Spider Plants, Cuttings and Babies
Spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) are a lot of fun to own. These plants have some air purifying properties and can be grown as hanging plants or in pots. They are
How To Plant and Grow Sago Palm Seeds
Growing Sago Palm seeds is fun and a great learning experience. You will need to be patient. They are slow. Buy or collect fresh seed. Wear gloves when handling. [DETAILS]
Can You Divide Aloe Plants? Tips For Splitting Aloe Pups
Separate, divide, and transplant new Aloe pups are an easy way to grow your collection of Aloe plants and new offsets to share with others. This article shares tips on starting Aloe pups.