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Don't worry, propagating a hanging plant is easier than you might think. Grab a healthy stem with a few leaves from the main plant – that's what you're going to use. Cut it right under where a leaf's stem meets the big stem, usually where you see a little bump (aerial root).
Take off any leaves at the bottom of the stem so you've got enough stem left to stick in water. The roots will start from that bump on the stem, or sometimes from other spots along the stem, depending on the plant.
Get a glass, a jar, or use our vases and fill it with water. Pop your cutting in there and put it somewhere that gets light but not direct sunlight (that can burn the leaves). How long it takes for the roots to grow enough before you can put it in a pot depends on the plant. Some, like Tradescantia or Coleus, can be good to go in a few weeks. But others, like an Epipremnum, might need 1 to 2 months before they've got enough roots to be potted.
Fortunately, there are many plants that you can easily propagate! Some examples are the Tradescantia, Scindapsus Pictus, Epipremnum and the Monstera Adansonii.
This varies depending on the plant. For climbing and trailing plants, ensure that the aerial root, a small white bulge near the growth point, is placed in water. From this bulge the plant will develop water roots. For other cuttings, such as Begonia, Ficus, or Peperomia Watermelon, it's important to have part of the stem below the leaf placed in water. Water roots can emerge from various points along the stem of these plants.
For most plants, you can pot the cutting once its roots reach a length of 2-3 cm. However, with Epipremnum, you need a bit more patience. When its roots stretch to 6-7cm, there's a higher chance the cutting will thrive after potting.
There are so many ways to get your hands on cuttings! You could ask friends or family if they have any cuttings to spare. Many plant enthusiasts love sharing their plants with others! You can also discover numerous cutting exchange groups on social media. Often, you can trade cuttings or even pick them up for free if you're quick. And of course, if you already have indoor plants, you can propagate your own as well! 🌿
Cuttings can comfortably continue rooting in water for about 2-3 months. Even though the cutting might be ready for potting long before that, you might enjoy watching it grow in water. This is called hydroponics. If you choose this path, remember to add some plant nutrients to the water every 2 months to ensure your cutting stays healthy and keeps growing.
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