12 garden plants you can easily propagate from cuttings

Propagating plants from cuttings can be a rewarding and cost-effective way to expand your garden. Here are 12 garden plants that are relatively easy to propagate from cuttings:

Lavender (Lavandula): Lavender cuttings can root easily in well-draining soil. Take 3-4 inch cuttings from non-flowering stems and remove the lower leaves before planting.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis): Like lavender, rosemary is a woody herb that roots well from cuttings. Take 2-3 inch cuttings from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves before planting.

  Mint (Mentha): Mint is a fast-growing herb that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Take 4-6 inch cuttings from healthy stems and root them in water or well-draining soil.

Basil (Ocimum basilicum): Basil is another herb that roots easily from cuttings. Take 4-6 inch cuttings from non-flowering stems and root them in water or soil.

Geraniums (Pelargonium): Geraniums are popular flowering plants that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Take 3-4 inch cuttings from healthy stems and remove any flower buds before planting.

Pothos (Epipremnum aureum): Pothos is a popular indoor plant that can be easily propagated in water. Take 4-6 inch cuttings from healthy vines and place them in a jar of water until roots develop.

Snake Plant (Sansevieria): Snake plants can be propagated from leaf cuttings. Cut healthy leaves into 2-3 inch sections and plant them in well-draining soil.

Succulents (Various genera): Many succulent plants can be propagated from stem or leaf cuttings. Allow the cuttings to callus for a day or two before planting them in well-draining succulent mix.

Hydrangeas (Hydrangea): Hydrangeas can be propagated from softwood cuttings. Take 4-6 inch cuttings from new growth and remove the lower leaves before planting in well-draining soil.

Fuchsia (Fuchsia): Fuchsia plants can be propagated from softwood cuttings. Take 3-4 inch cuttings from new growth and remove the lower leaves before planting.

Sage (Salvia officinalis): Sage is an herb that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Take 4-6 inch cuttings from healthy stems and root them in well-draining soil.

Honeysuckle (Lonicera): Honeysuckle vines can be propagated from hardwood cuttings in late winter or early spring. Take 12-inch cuttings from mature stems and plant them in well-draining soil.

When propagating from cuttings, it’s essential to keep the cuttings moist and provide them with the right amount of light without direct sunlight. Different plants may have specific requirements, so it’s a good idea to research the particular plant you want to propagate to ensure success.