Plants that reproduce by cuttings

If there is a relatively quick way to get new plants, it is by multiplying the ones we have by cuttings. But it is not a valid method for all, since they may have a very tender stem, or they may not have the ability to root once they have separated from the »mother plant»; that is, the one from which it comes.

But luckily, there are many who can. Here we are going to see the plants that reproduce by cuttings with ease. Do you want to know what they are? Well let's get started.

What is a cutting?

A cutting or segment is a piece of living stem or branch that has been taken from a plant and then plant it in a pot for example and take care of it until it emits its own roots. Once it does, it will no longer be a cutting, but a plant itself.

examples of cuttings

Here are a few examples of plants that are multiplied by cuttings:

Woody cuttings

Woody cuttings they are lignified branches, and therefore they are taken from trees and shrubs, and to be more specific, deciduous almost always although there are exceptions. This is done when they are at rest, in winter. For example:

Trees

Within the trees that reproduce by cuttings we find:

• Jupiter tree (Lagerstroemia indica)
• Maple (acer spp)
• Ficus (ficus spp)

• Apple tree (Malus domestica)
• Olive (Olea europaea)
• Willow (Salix spp.)

Shrubs and vines

• Durillo (Viburnum tinus)
• Forsythia (Forsithya spp.)
• Wisteria (Wisteria spp.)

• Hibiscus (Hibiscus spp.)
• Honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.)
• Rosebush (rose spp)

Semi-woody or tender cuttings

Young branches are taken, which are still slightly green but have already begun to lignify, usually one year old, but towards the end of the summer. The plants that multiply like this have in common that they are very important, either because they have a very interesting ornamental value, and / or because they are cultivated for their fruits.

Trees

• Holly (Holly aquifolium)
• Boxwood (Buxus spp.)
• Citrus (Citrus spp.): orange, mandarin, lemon trees, etc.

• laurel (Laurus nobilis)
• Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
• Magnolia (Magnolia spp.)

Shrubs and the like

• Hydrangea (Hydrangea spp.)
• Jasmine (Jasminum spp.)
• Kiwi (Delicious actinidia)

• Lavender (Lavandula spp.)
• Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinifolius)
• Weigela (Weigela spp.)

Leaf cuttings

There are a number of plants, generally succulents, that can be multiplied by leaf cuttings during spring. It is a quick method of obtaining new copies.

Flowers and plants that are usually grown indoors

• Aphelandra (Aphelandra spp.)
• Begonia (Begonia spp.)
• Streptocarpus (Streptocarpus spp)

• Gloxinia (Gloxinia spp.)
• Sansevier (Sansevieria spp.)
• African Violet (Saintpaulia spp.)

Succulent

• Adromischus (Adromischus spp)
• Echeveria (Echeveria spp.)
• Pachito (Pachyphytum spp.)

Cuttings in water: what are the plants that can multiply like this?

There are some plants that multiply quite well by cuttings placed in a glass or other container with water taken in spring or summer, such as:

• Man's loveTradescantia spp.)
• Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)
• Ivy (Hedera spp.)

• Philodendron (Philodendron scandens)
• Pothos (aureum)
• Money plant (Plectranthus verticillatus)

How are the cuttings planted?

The steps to follow when planting the cuttings are as follows:

1. Choose the plant that you want to multiply by cuttings, to know what type of branch (or leaf) you have to take and at what time.
2. Then select the part you want to cut. It is important that it looks healthy, since otherwise it will not succeed.
3. Next, you have to remove the lower leaves, if you have them.
4. Then prepare the pot. Use a substrate that stays moist but has good drainage, such as vermiculite (for sale here).
5. Water conscientiously, and make a hole in the center.
6. Impregnate the base of the cutting with rooting hormones (for sale here) and insert it into the hole.
7. Lastly, it is important to make sure that the cutting is well planted, so that the substrate keeps it upright. Worse, if they are cuttings of succulent leaves, these are better planted lying on the ground, with the lower part covered with a little substrate.

How long does it take to take a cutting?

The time it takes for a cutting to root varies depending on the type of cutting, and the time it was taken. Thus, while leaf cuttings take just a few days to root, the woody or semi-woody ones normally take several weeks.

But, in any case, the use of rooting hormones, or if you prefer homemade rooting agents, it helps a lot to take root. In addition, it is also highly recommended to treat them with fungicide to prevent fungi, since if these microorganisms appear they can rot.

Therefore, it is very, very advisable to pour powdered copper on the substrate (for sale here) or some polyvalent spray fungicide (for sale No products found.).

How long does it take for a plant to take root in water?

Very little. If the container is kept where it is clean and with fresh water daily, and in an area where it is not directly exposed to light, it will take a couple of weeks, maybe three, to root.. Anyway, you will notice that everything seems to be going well when it emits its first roots and, above all, when new leaves sprout.

As soon as you have fully or partially filled the container with roots, it is a good time to plant it in a pot with substrate.

We hope this article has been useful for you.