Propagating houseplants in water is a straightforward, low-waste, and rewarding method to expand your indoor garden. This technique, known as vegetative propagation, involves rooting plant cuttings in ...
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With over 1,800 species and hybrids, begonias are a staple plant in homes and gardens across the country. From the cane begonias with their delicate drooping blooms to the bold rex begonias with their ...
-Glass or Plastic Containers equally well, but we prefer glass because it the look is popular along with any home décor stylings. -Water that is distilled is best, but the NINE houseplants we suggest ...
Plant propagation is a way of creating new plants from existing ones. When a genetically identical, exact duplicate of a plant is desired, cuttings are frequently used. A cutting is a piece of a plant ...
Indoor plants are easiest to propagate when they’re actively growing in spring or summer. But if you’re looking for a fun ...
Editor's note: This is an updated column that was originally published in 2019. There’s an easy way to tell if you’re overwatering a houseplant. If it sends up a periscope and a white flag, cut back ...
Buying fully grown plants from a store can be expensive, especially if you love being a plant parent. Luckily, propagation allows you to expand your quantity of plants without spending more money. The ...
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Want to keep tender herbs, annuals, and veggies alive through winter, but don’t have a lot of space indoors for growing plants? Taking cuttings of your favorite plants in fall and rooting them either ...
Discover 7 houseplant cuttings to take in January and get a head start on rooting before spring. You can use tools like a heat mat to successfully root them.