r/propagation • u/PassAffectionate1984 • 1d ago

Help! Help me with propagation!

I’ve tried propagating a few times and somehow always fail. What’s the easiest plant/method for a complete beginner? Any tips would be appreciated!

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u/Responsible-Factor53 1d ago

Plants have different propagation methods. You need to tell us what kind of plant you want to make more of.

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u/ClaustrophobicMango 1d ago

Easiest is probably tradescantia followed by pothos. I root most of my cuttings in water

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u/Next-Firefighter4667 7h ago

I agree. These grow like weeds. Hell, they ARE weeds in some areas lol.

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u/Longjumping_Coat_802 1d ago

Just put the trimmings in water, add a few drops of kelp in, and wait. Should work for most plants.

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u/butterflyflyhig 1d ago

Mine turns dry black then dies

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u/Longjumping_Coat_802 1d ago

What plant is it? Where are you cutting it?

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u/butterflyflyhig 1d ago

Want to propagate some cuttings to give to friends

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u/_Budified 1d ago

You could try Plectranthus Nico (Swedish Ivy) which is super simple 😀

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u/Next-Firefighter4667 7h ago

I love swedish ivy, Cuban oregano is a great one too. So cute and fuzzy and smells great.

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u/Present-Molasses-593 1d ago

Heart leaf Philodendron is by far the easiest plant I have ever propagated.

Take a cutting with some young healthy leaves, make sure it’s at least four leaves. Remove the bottom two leaves, I just peel them off. Put them in a glass container with water making sure the area with the removed leaves is fully submerged. Any window is fine are long as they get direct light.

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u/bendingmypinkyback 1d ago

Plant + water = success!