Questions tagged [propagation]

The process of producing more plants by seeds, cuttings, root division, etc. If possible use tags to further specify the propagation method used: [cutting], [seed-starting] or [germination], [cloning], [tissue-culture], [grafting].

refers to the process of producing more plants. The most common methods are by germinating seeds, and by creating & growing cuttings, but other methods include grafting, runners, division, and bulbs.

Use this tag for questions that refer to propagation in general - what is the best way to propagate plant X? Questions about specific methods (eg. cuttings) should use the appropriate tag for that method: , or , , , , etc..

When cuttings are used the type of growing mediums are also referred as a propagation method. For example water, soil, coco coir, sphagnum moss, LECA (Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate) aka clay balls propagation.

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Are antibiotics helpful when propagating a plant

I have seen opinions that dipping stem cuttings in a topical antibiotic such as Cicatrene which has a number of different formulations which include sulfates or zinc assists in propagating cuttings. I have never heard of this. I have read in…
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New Orchid growing from main Plant

I have had this trusty orchid for many years and it has given me many lovely sprays of flowers but now it has given me a baby orchid! I have propagated from stem plants but not sure how to deal with this.
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Where to propagate my fiddle-leaf fig?

My Fiddle-leaf fig got neglected and lost all of it's leaves except for the top ones. Now it looks like a tree which I don't like. I would like to propagate the top piece, and cut the remaining stem as pictured below, so it can develop leaves closer…
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Can Physalis be propagated in any way other than seed?

How can Physalis, or Cape Gooseberry, be propagated using a method other than seed propagation?
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How soon / how often can I divide comfrey?

I planted comfrey last spring (3 crowns) and they grew very vigorously. I did a minimal amount of cutting (pretty much just to remove flowers). I'd like to propagate them. It's common advice that they're hard to kill (even when you want to). Is one…
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I have tried to propagate this Clematis by putting the dandelion-like seed in potting soil. It did not work

This clematis develops dandelion-like seed puffs. Can I even propagate this by its seeds or is it some kind of sterile hybrid?
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Propagation of Dendrobium Orchids

How long (in terms of time) does it take for a newly born cane to bloom ?
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Why are leaves turning yellow in a recently propagated pothos

I recently propagated some cuttings from my golden pothos in a pot filled with soil. After few days the leaves and stems strated appearing yellow and frail. What could be the cause of it?
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Wandering Jew Cutting propagation

My Wandering Jew cutting which had been in water for several weeks, has new growth, but no roots. Should I plant it in soil? If so, would root tone help?
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Keeping primroses compact when dividing

Primroses form a beautiful rosette with flowers in the middle, but over time, with regular pruning, they become cluttered with pruned-out stumps and need dividing. Somehow my divided primroses never get that pretty rosette aesthetic that you find…
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Propagating a yucca houseplant from leafless portions of stem?

I'm planning on pruning back a very tall yucca houseplant, shown below. Since it is so tall it seems like I have some options about how I could cut it to potentially to propagate it to several additional plants ... maybe? The red lines on the photo…
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Can propagation by layering be started in the fall?

I have a thriving elderberry bush I'd like to propagate. Can I start layering, as in bury a shoot of the bush, in late summer/fall and expect to have an independent rooted plant which can be separated and transplanted in the following spring or…
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My question is about transferring saplings from water soil in pots

Saplings have shoots after 2-3 weeks & very small roots seen in some cuttings. Can I use a rooting hormone on their roots & transfer into soil now?
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Is Plant Root Growing Box High Pressure Root Grafting Box Growing Breeding Case reliable?

This is the first time when I am seeing something like this It seems simple cheap and ingenious Does it really work? https://www.amazon.ca/Reusable-Pressure-Grafting-Breeding-Gardening/dp/B08BNJKR57/
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