The beginning

In my early 20s, I worked at a golf club that had a Monstera deliciosa measuring 30 feet. That’s right! 30 FEET. My love for plants started there. If you didn’t know, it’s my favourite plant. Some of the leaves were two feet wide, and they looked absolutely stunning!

One day, I noticed a tiny leaf bursting through the soil. It was adorable and so small! When it grew a bit, I asked my boss if I could take it home. He said yes! I wrapped it up in a damp cloth and went home.

It rooted in the glass container with water, and I was so happy. This amazing method of reproduction made me so happy! Let’s discuss how to Root Plant Cutouts in Water.

The water method can be used to propagate most common house plants. My new topic is a tiny stem from my Fiddle Leaf Fiddle. There are no roots yet, but there is one little leaf! Try it if you aren’t sure!

How to root plant cuttings

How to make a plant cut

• Find the root node on the plant where you want to make your cut. Some cuttings that root in water do not have root nodes. However, most of them will.
• Cut just below the node using a sharp, clean knife or scissors. Cut about 1/4″ below the node.
• Place the cut in a clean, dry glass. Pour enough water at room temperature to cover the nodes on the cutting.
• Every 3-5 days, replace the water with new water at room temperature.
• Watch your roots grow! It can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the plant.
• When the roots have reached approximately 3”-5” in length, it is time to plant your cutting!

KATU AFTERNOON – Watch me give you some propagation tips

Place your rooting plants near a bright area that receives indirect light. Also, you’ll need patience… a lot of patience! It’s not necessarily bad news if you try a new cutting, but no roots appear after two weeks. I knew someone who soaked a fiddle-leaf fig leaf for 3 months and saw roots.

Give the roots a good rinsing and rub them with your fingertips when you replace the water. You want to remove any mucky film from the roots before you put them in new water.

It’s so simple! It’s easy! You can now trade your plants with friends. This is one of my favourite things to do. Visit my blog on How to Transfer Cuttings to Soil when you’re ready to pot your rooted plants. You’ll find some great potting tips!

Last but not least, here are my favourite propagation stations! Thank you for your time, and have a wonderful day.