I was wondering what kind of plants or trees can be multiplied by the cutting method. I remember my mom collecting cuttings from everywhere and she would "root" them. What do you do with the cuttings and how long does this take? I think that she stuck the twig or leaf in a small pot of wet soil.
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Some plants like Coleus you can put in water and it will root in a few weeks. A plant like a Maternity Plant, you just stick in water. Woody plants usually need a rooting compound. A container of it sells at Walmart for around $3 -- and it lasts a long time.
The previous posts contain excellent information. However, I would like to add that if you are rooting something in water, I have had the most success when I do it in a clear glass, and place it somewhere where it will get some light. When I go to plant things that I have rooted, I generally use a potting soil like Miracle Gro. It has fertilizer in it already, so you don't have to purchase a separate fertilizer.
whendo I try to take hoya clippings and what do I do with them
About the hoya clippings, you should just be able to put them in a clear glass with water and they will root in a couple of weeks. If you buy Rootone and dip them in it first or add a plant food, it will help but isn't really necessary. I have found that hoya and philodendron just grow like crazy in water.
We have a couple of different kinds and would love to get more. Hoyas have the most beautiful and unusual flowers. I think they smell like chocolate.
Jess
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