During callus formation, the application of the sugar translocator caused “sub-optimal plug quality,” with elongated shoots ...

By following these steps, you can successfully propagate coleus plants from stem cuttings. Remember to be patient, as the rooting process can take several weeks. With proper care, the new coleus ...

Root cuttings need reasonable compost, a moderate but steady temperature, space and a little patience. But, unlike stem or leaf cuttings, root cuttings develop underground so you can't see what's ...

While these cuttings can root, the success rate is lower than for spring and summer stems. Before starting the propagation process, gather all the necessary equipment and materials. You’ll ...

Dip the bottom of each cutting into hormone rooting powder and insert three cuttings, 2.5cm (1in) deep, into a pot. Put cuttings in a propagator or put a clear plastic bag over the pot and secure ...

Decide whether you'll propagate from a leaf or a stem cutting. For leaf propagation, gently twist a leaf from the stem, ensuring you get a clean pull with the base intact. For stem cutting ...

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It has been shown that the number of cuttings of fruit rootstocks which are able to root falls to a low level in mid-winter and rises again as spring approaches 1.

He dips the cut end in manuka honey to help prevent decay. Some people use rooting hormones for leaf cuttings, but Jerry hasn’t found it useful for these plants. Gently but firmly press the leaf ...

If you’re going to propagate by taking a cutting, why not try a rooting hormone! This substance stimulates new root growth on a stem by mimicking the plant’s own root-growing hormone.

You can also take cuttings and root them in water or in soil. It's worth saving or taking cuttings of geraniums, coleus, bloodleaf, oxalis, sweet potato vine and begonias. You'll also want to ...