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Plant propagation is the most addictive aspect of plant ownership. Making clones of your favorite plants to pass on to friends or maybe just to hoard, is rewarding and fun. From simple cuttings or the pain staking task of nurturing seedlings, propagation is a mother nature’s coupon code. We love a free plant clone. What plant parent wouldn’t? Research, share and troubleshoot your plant propagation pain.
It has been 6 months since I did my ZZ plant propagation experiment and it has been long and interesting. I have confirmed, at least to my self, that when propagating the ZZ plant, the stems and leaves shrivel up…
A couple of years ago I recieved two amazing and large succulent arrangements. One contained a tall, leggy Kalanchoe tomentosa “Panda Plant”. It was clear that it needed some light and a little love. After nurturing the panda plant for…
Coleus is my favorite outdoor plant. It grows rapidly, propagates easily from cutting or seed and is very forgiving. You will find coleus in many shapes, colors and sizes. It is truly the perfect plant for any outdoor container or…
If you are ever in the market for a beautiful trailing succulent, look no more. You might remember this succulent from my Outdoor Planter Series when I first planted this lovely succulent. Mezoo Trailing Red “Mesbicla” is my favorite trailing…
Fall is upon us and that means it is time to start harvesting your seeds! First off, when labeling seeds there are a few key things you might want to remember: Plant Name – Kind of a no-brainer Plant Color…
As fall nears, the temps are cooling and our annuals are about at the end of their life cycle. Why not continue to enjoy their lovely foliage a little bit longer with annual cuttings. Cutting a coleus, potato vine or…
Epipremnum aureum, commonly known as Pothos is one of the easiest plants to grow and propagate. It is also a perfect plant to share with friends and beginner plant enthusiasts. Recently, I decided it was time to give my Pothos…
Recently my large Sansevieria came into some hard times. However, the loss of leafs gave me the perfect opportunity to experiment with Sanseveiria leaf propagation. How to water Sansevieria: To have a successful Sansevieria that sits tall and proud, you…
A simple google search will uncover a wide range of information about the ZZ plant formally know as Zamioculcus zamifolia. ZZ plant propagation is simple, however it takes a really long time. It is a very slow process. In this…
Mother of Thousands is a fascinating plant commonly found in Madagascar. Evolution as led this plant down a path of propagating by growing little plantlets on the margins of its leaves. Owning one mother of thousands means you will soon…
