African Violet Cuttings

How to make African violet cuttings

Posted by jennifer e.

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This is a quick guide to making African violet cuttings from which you can grown entire new African violet plants. The cuttings will make roots in water.

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You Will Need (4 things)

  • small Jar(s)
  • Scissors
  • 1 Africa Violet Plant plant
  • Water

Steps (3 steps, 15 minutes)

  1. 1

    Using a pair of scissors, cut leaves from the outer part of the plant, near the base of the stem, making an angled cut.

  2. 2

    Place each leaf in a small jar with just enough water to cover the tip of the stem.

    Make sure to keep the leaf part out of the water.

    Place the cuttings in a spot that receives sun for at least half the day.

  3. 3

    In a few weeks the stems will make roots.

    When the root structure is strong, you can pot the leaves in soil.