Earth Day At Home: Propagate Your Plants In 5 Easy Steps
/ CBS News
This Earth Day, bring some green to your space by propagating your plants. You’ll need: 1 mature plant, 1 empty bottle, 1 empty can, scissors or shears and some potting soil.
Propagating House Plants Slideshow
Step 1: Trim your plant wherever there appears to be a new growth – or a “node.”
Propagating House Plants Slideshow
Step 2: Place the new trimming into a bottle of water to let the roots grow.
Propagating House Plants Slideshow
Step 3: Let sit for a few weeks, check periodically. Remove once the roots start to sprout.
Propagating House Plants Slideshow
Step 4: Use the can and potting soil to plant.
Propagating House Plants Slideshow
Step 5: Repeat and enjoy!
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