Content

• Steps
• What you need
• Advice

Not all plants must be planted with seeds. You can multiply a tree you like by taking a branch to plant it into a new one. Planting with cuttings will take a few weeks, but this method is relatively easy to do, as long as you follow the steps correctly. First, you need to cut off a young branch with a newly grown shoot, then grow the branches to root in a water bottle or loose soil mixture. Once the roots have formed, just plant the branch in the ground and wait for the tree to grow.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Cut the branches

1. 

   Determine if the species of plants you want to propagate can be planted by cuttings. Not all plants can be grown this way. Some of the most popular plants for cuttings are: rosemary, mint, basil, tomato, rose, ivy, richness, red and yellow sumac. You can look online or check your nursery for instructions to determine if the tree you want to propagate can be planted with branches.

2. 

   
   
   Cut a branch from a growing tree. Choose a healthy, disease-free branch from the top of the tree. Use scissors to prune the tree at the base of the branch. Each branch should be about 10-15 cm long.
   • Look for thin, young shoots, ideally branches with newly grown shoots. These branches will grow best when planted.

3. 

   
   
   Cut large branches and prune 2/3 of the leaves on the branch. The leaves and buds will interfere with root development, which is essential for plants to grow from branches. Use garden scissors to cut branches with buds and 2/3 of the leaves on the branch.
   • If the remaining leaves on the branch start to wilt while the branch is rooting, the newly planted plant is dying.

4. 

   
   
   Cut diagonally 30 degrees at the base of woody branches and larger. Cut diagonally at the base of the branch. This way you will remember where the bottom end is then plugged into the ground.If you are growing herbs, you can skip this step.

5. 

   Determine whether you should be plugging the branch in water or in the ground. The roots of large trees with large branches grow better in the soil. Smaller herbs such as basil, mint and rosemary can initially grow in water. Choose the method that works best for the plant you plan to grow.
   • You can use the ground cuttings method for herbaceous branches and hardwoods.
   advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Plunge the branches into the ground

1. 

   Scrape the bark under the hardwood branch. Shave the outermost layer of the bark near the bottom end of the cut branch. Be sure not to cut too deeply to avoid damaging the branches. This will help the roots to grow at the base of the new plant. If you are growing herbs, you can skip this step.

2. 

   Dip the end of the branch in the root-stimulating hormone, if desired. You can buy root-stimulating hormone gels or powders at a nursery or online. This step can help the branches to grow quickly.

3. 

   Plug the branches into a pot containing the soil mixture. The porosity of sand and perlite will create the most favorable environment for branches to grow. You can also mix the soil with perlite or vermiculite. Use a pencil to make a hole in the soil and plug the lower end of the branch into the ground.
   • You can buy a mixture of soil from the nursery.
   • Use a pot with a drainage hole on the bottom.

4. 

   Water the planters with water. Water the mixture so that the soil is soaked with water. Newly planted branches will need a lot of water at an early stage before roots form.
   • Water should not pool in a pool on the ground. If there is standing water, the pot you are using has no drainage holes.

5. 

   Put a plastic bag on the pot. Use a bandage or string to keep the plastic bag in place on the pot, make sure that the plastic bag does not touch the plant. This step helps to increase the moisture around the branch and stimulate the plant to grow.

6. 

   Wait 2-3 weeks for the roots to form. Place the pot in a well-lit place, but away from direct sunlight. In 2-3 weeks, roots will stick out at the lower end of the branch. You can carefully touch under the branches to see if the roots have started to grow. If you don't see the roots, you will have to cut another branch and replant it.

7. 

   Plant the branches in the ground once the roots have formed. Once the roots are in the lower part of the branch, you can move the plant to a fixed position. Use a small shovel to dig around the branches, being careful not to cut the roots. Remove the plant from the pot and place it in a new place.
   • Go online to learn how to take care of and maintain the plant you are growing.
   advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Soak the branches in water

1. 

   Dip the tips of the branches in root-stimulating hormone, if desired. Root-stimulating hormone can encourage the plant to grow faster. You can buy root-stimulating gel or powder from the nurseries and immerse the lower end of the branch with hormones.
   • Be careful not to inhale root-stimulating powder.

2. 

   Plug the stem into the water bottle for about 2 weeks. Plug the lower end of the branch into a bottle or cup of water. Within 1-2 weeks, the branches will take root.

3. 

   Plant the branches in the ground after the roots have started to develop. Remove the branches from the water and plug them into well-ventilated soil such as perlite or vermiculite. Continue to put the branches in a dark place for 2-3 days so that the plant does not spend energy on photosynthesis.

4. 

   Place the plant in a sunny place and water it, if necessary. If you're growing indoors, water the plant every two to three days. If you are planting outdoors, be sure to keep it in an area with enough sunlight. Find out online or read the nursery's instructions on how to care for and maintain a newly planted plant. advertisement

What you need

Cut the branches

• Pruning scissors

Cut branches into the ground

• Pruning scissors
• Root stimulating hormone (optional)
• The soil mix includes sand and perlite
• Plastic bag
• Fastener
• Garden spade

Cut the branches in the water

• Root stimulating hormone (optional)
• Bottle or cup
• Country
• Woodland
• Perlite
• Garden shovels

Advice

• If leaves are dead on a branch or the roots have not grown for 2 to 4 weeks, you will have to cut off new branches and start replanting.