Learn how to propagate your favorite plants in this blog post. Discover the step-by-step process for propagating pathos, monstera deliciosa, pancake plant, string of hearts, and ZZ plant. Expand your plant collection affordably and enjoy the rewarding experience of creating new life.
I have a deep love for plants, and today I want to share with you my process for propagating them. Propagating plants is a simple and affordable way to expand your plant collection without having to buy new ones. It’s also incredibly rewarding to see new life being created. In this blog post, I will show you how to propagate five of my favorite plants: pathos, monstera deliciosa, pancake plant, string of hearts, and ZZ plant.
Let’s start with pathos, which is one of my favorite plants. It looks beautiful when it cascades down from a hanging pot or surface. If your pathos is getting too long and hitting the ground, it’s time for a trim. Cut the vine just below a leaf node, which is where a leaf is coming out of the vine. Don’t worry about making the cut, as a new vine will grow from that point. Continue trimming the vine, making sure to keep the cuttings.
To propagate pathos, find the nodes on the vine. Nodes are the points where leaves emerge from the vine. Make a cut about one centimeter on either side of a node. These cuttings are what you will put in water to root. Make sure the nodes are submerged in water and top up the water as needed. It can take two to four weeks for the cuttings to root. Once rooted, transfer the cuttings to moist soil and keep the soil moist for the first couple of weeks.
Next, let’s propagate the string of hearts. Cut a vine from the mother plant, making sure to remove the leaf at the node. Place the node in water, making sure the leaf is not submerged. Wait for the cuttings to root, which can take three to four weeks. Once rooted, you can transfer the cuttings to soil or keep them in water for a decorative look.
Now, let’s move on to the monstera deliciosa. Cut a stem from the plant just below a node. You can put the cutting directly in water or plant it in soil. If planting in soil, create a well in the soil and place the cutting in it. Water the soil and keep it moist for the first couple of weeks.
The pancake plant, or pilea, is easy to propagate. Look for baby plants growing around the mother plant. Gently pry off a baby plant, making sure to keep some roots intact. Plant the baby plant in moist soil and water it regularly for the first couple of weeks.
Finally, let’s propagate the ZZ plant. You can either cut a stem from the plant and root it in water or divide the plant by separating the rhizomes. Rhizomes are thick bulbs just below the soil that hold water. Plant the cuttings or divided rhizomes in moist soil and water regularly for the first couple of weeks.
Propagation is a fun and rewarding way to expand your plant collection. It’s a great activity to do at home, especially during the spring when plants are more likely to root quickly. I hope you enjoyed learning about these propagation methods. If you have any tips or experiences with plant propagation, I would love to hear about them in the comments. Happy propagating!
