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How to Clone Plants in Water
How to Clone Plants in Water. Plant cloning in water grows a new plant by using a cutting from a mother plant. Not all plant varieties propagate in such a way, but many will grow a brand-new plant from a simple cutting. Growing from cuttings is a simple process once you learn how, and you can grow an endless number of new clones off a single mother...
Plant cloning in water grows a new plant by using a cutting from a mother plant. Not all plant varieties propagate in such a way, but many will grow a brand-new plant from a simple cutting. Growing from cuttings is a simple process once you learn how, and you can grow an endless number of new clones off a single mother plant.
Things You'll Need
Razor blade / Pruning shears
Alcohol
Water
Container
Liquid fertilizer
Soil
Pick your cuttings. Young stems work best. Avoid stems that have dead parts. Using a razor blade or pruning shears that have been sterilized with alcohol and rinsed clean, simply snip off the stem from its base on the plant.
Place your cuttings in water. Your cuttings require about 2 inches of water in the bottom of their container. Remove any leaves on the cuttings that are below water level. The water should be at room temperature and should be treated with a drop or so of a liquid fertilizer or rooting compound from your local nursery or garden store. This will help the cuttings establish themselves and grow roots in the water. Check the water level regularly and refill the container as needed.
In a few days you will notice your cuttings have developed roots in the water at the ends or their stems. After this root development, transplant each clone to its new home. Plant your clone in moist soil in a pot or in your garden by digging a hole a few inches deep and setting your cutting into it. Cover your clone's root sprouts with the moist soil completely. Water and fertilize your clone the same way you do its mother plant so it can establish itself as a full plant.
Tips & Warnings
Keeping your cloned cuttings at the correct temperature will coax them to sprout roots. Store cuttings in a warm place at about 72 degrees for best results.
