Transplanting A Plant Clipping

Thrifty way to create a real green space :)

Posted by live2create

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One of my new favorite things to do is take clippings of my healthy house plants and transplant them. A very simple and thrifty way to fill my apartment with more plants! :)
I have a few books on plants, but my knowledge is pretty limited. So if I can do this and have the plants live on and thrive ANYONE can :D
You can use a new container to plant your clipping in or simply add it to an existing plant pot for variety. (both have worked for me)

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You Will Need (3 things)

  • 1 Plant Clipping
  • 1 Pot(s) Or Other Small Container
  • Potting Soil

Steps (6 steps, 7 minutes)

  1. 1

    Gather supplies:

    - potting soil
    - jar/can/pot
    - plant clipping

    *optional*
    - small stones

    *if your container has a small hole in the bottom of it you can skip the stones*

  2. 2

    Fill your container of choice with potting soil.

    *if you have some small stones, add them first to the bottom of the container - this will provide a reservoir for water to pool and prevent the soil from becoming over saturated*

  3. 3

    Dig a small hole in the center (about 1/2 the depth of the container).

  4. 4

    Place the 'open' end of the clipping (where it was detached from the original plat) into the hole.

  5. 5

    Fill in the hole with soil. As you do this GENTLY press down the soil around the plant clipping - add more soil as required.

    Water enough to dampen soil (if the water pools and does not absorb then there is too much).

  6. 6

    Find a sunny place for your new plant to grow :)

    Check back daily.
    Maybe rotate the plant periodically so that it gets even sun.
    Keep away from cold drafty windows.

    Common reason house plants usually die - over watering. Just make sure the soil stays moist.

    HAVE FUN! :D