When propagating plants you're actually growing a new plant from an already established one. Best practices call for propagating in soil, but you can water propagate and watch the roots develop to ensure your plant is growing!
After the roots have grown to be about an inch in length, you can then transplant your new plant into a pot with soil so it will continue to grow. To successfully water propagate follow these steps:
take a cutting of the plant you plan to propagate,
pull off the bottom two leaves - the goal is to have three nodes exposed,
fill a jar with water and then place your cutting inside,
put the jar on a windowsill or table that will get the amount of sunlight recommended for the plant you are propagating!
When propagating you want to make sure that the plant is getting enough oxygen. When water propagating, plants will get their oxygen through the water so be sure to change the water every so often. Some people will use a rooting hormone when propagating, but it isn't necessary.
Some plants that are easy to water propagate are: basil, mint, sage, rosemary, green onions, sweet potatoes and tomatoes! If you know someone that has a plant you love and would like to grow your own, ask for a clipping so you can propagate it and have your own plant rather than going out and buying one!
Which plant are you going to water propagate first?
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Happy planting!
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