Four simple ways to propagate indoor plants | Indoor Gardens | Gardening Australia

00:32 Method One – Stem Cuttings One of the easiest forms of propagation, this method is great for popular indoor plants such as the Devil’s Ivy (Epipremnum aureum cv.), Philodendron varieties and Hoyas. Take a cutting (using clean, sharp secateurs or scissors) from a stem, positioning the cut just below a node (the spot where a leaf joins the main stem) Remove the bottom leaf and place the stem into a jar of clean water Replace the water every few days until you can see roots growing Once roots have developed, transplant the cutting into a pot with good quality potting mix 01:17 Method Two – Side Shoot Cuttings Often referred to as “pups”, side shoots are those that grow from the side of the “mother plant.” This is common in plants like succulents, bromeliads and many indoor plants, including the Chinese Money Plant (Pilea peperomioides). Locate the side shoot or pup at the base of the plant Using sharp floral snips, gently cut the side shoot just below the l level of the soil Place the cutting into some well-drained potting mix and compost blend Keep moist but not damp, and a new plant will develop in no time 02:07 Method Three – Leaf Blade Cuttings Turn one plant into many using a leaf blade cutting! Great for indoor plants including the ever-popular Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata cv.). Take a cutting from the base of the Snake Plant leaf as close to the soil as possible Cut the leaf into segments of around 10cm each in length, and place a small mark on each cutting to indicate the “top” Allow the segments to site for a couple of days to develop a callus Dip the base of the callused cuttings into some rooting hormone powder Place cuttings about 3cms into a pot containing a blend of perlite and coco-fibre Gently mist or water in 03:26 Method Four – Leaf Vein Cuttings For any indoor plant with prominent leaf veins, this is a terrific method of making more plants from not much. Jane demonstrates with a Begonia Rex (Begonia rex cv.), but this same method can be used with African Violets, Peperomia species and many more. Snip a leaf from the main plant and, with sharp floral snips or a budding knife, remove any stem as close to the petiole as possible. (The petiole is the point where the stem attaches to the leaf.) Place the leaf face-down onto a surface so that veins are visible, including the large mid or main vein Cut leaf into segments, including a section of the main vein in each cutting Place the cuttings face-up on the surface of a rich potting mix blend, and secure in place with a hair clip, bobby-pin or piece of wire Once roots have developed, these cuttings can be gentle transplanted to their own pots. Watch Gardening Australia on ABC iview: http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/gard... SUBSCRIBE: http://ab.co/GardeningYouTube About Gardening Australia: Gardening Australia is an ABC TV program providing gardening know-how and inspiration. Presented by Australia's leading horticultural experts, Gardening Australia is a valuable resource to all gardeners through the television program, the magazine, books, DVDs and extensive online content. Connect with other Gardening Australia fans: Like Gardening Australia on Facebook:   / gardeningaustralia   Follow Gardening Australia on Instagram:   / gardeningaustralia   Visit the Gardening Australia website: http://www.abc.net.au/gardening This is an official Australian Broadcasting Corporation YouTube channel. ******** Contributions may be removed if they violate ABC's Online Conditions of Use http://www.abc.net.au/conditions.htm (Section 3).