If you want your new plants to be successful and flourish, you need to know which mediums are the best for propagating root cuttings. What is the best medium for rooting cuttings? Potting soil, peat moss, perlite, vermiculite, sphagnum moss, LECA, and coco coir are among the very best mediums for root cuttings. However, the …
One of the benefits of the rise in popularity of houseplants is the availability of information and new products. “Plant parents” are familiar with the term propagation and many have tried their hand at it already. Propagation is growing a new plant from a piece of a parent plant. This is a great option when …
Growing trees from cuttings is a smart way to clone trees for little to no money, and much quicker than air layering or growing from seeds. Taking cuttings from the trees you want to clone is quick, easy, and practically guarantees a healthy new tree. But, unfortunately, not every tree in the world is ideal …
Air layering plants is a smart and easy way to propagate countless identical clones. The process is simple, few supplies are necessary, and practically anyone can do it. However, unfortunately not every type of plant works with the air layering technique. What plants can be air layered? Most types of plants, including bushes, shrubs, flowers, …
Air layering is a great way to make clones from full-grown trees with minimal effort or experience. The process is simple enough, but it does require a bit of knowledge and patience to pull it off. You also need to know which types of trees and plants you can and can not air layer. What …
Cloning is a vital skill for gardeners, and understanding the best techniques for the job makes it a boat-load easier. Unless you prefer to always do things the hard way (like starting everything from seed or bulbs), learning about aeroponic cloning is a great step to take. What is aeroponic cloning? Aeroponic cloning is the …
If you want to clone your trees or shrubs in a safe and affordable manner, you need to learn all about air layering. With air layering, you can easily and efficiently propagate even the woodiest of plants. The air layering method is a form of propagation in which a wet growing medium is used to …