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Propagating plants at home

Propagation is not always successful on the first few tries, but we encourage you to start somewhere because it's rewarding when it works!

You. Got. This. 🌱 All you need to do is start!

Propagation for many plants is best done in potting soil, but some plants can be propagated in water. This is because they have evolved in an environment that allows it. Most Aroid plants can be propagated in water, including pothos plants, philodendrons, monsteras, and ZZ plants. These plants originate from an ancestor that lived in swamps, so being able to adapt to flooding conditions and still being able to grow was key to survival. As a result, the descendants of that ancestor have the ability to grow in water, too. However, they are still land plants and will do best if planted in soil over the long term. Follow our easy steps below and you'll be putting the 'pro' in propagation in no time.

Below you will see propagated Pothos cuttings in water vessels:

What you will need:

I propagate a lot of my plants, both houseplants and garden varieties. Not only is it super fun, it saves a ton of money too! I've created entire garden areas using starts that I grew myself, and I've expanded my houseplant collection a ton over the years; all for free!

Some plants are easier to propagate than others. In fact, there are ones that can only be done by the pros in labs with lots of expensive equipment. But there are plenty that you can grow at home yourself. It just takes a little patience, and a lot less water than you would think.