It’s easy to create an endless supply of plants with this trick.
The scoop
On TikTok, The Peach Cottage (@thecottagepeach) demonstrated how to easily propagate perennials with just a cup of water.
@thecottagepeach When propagating plants from cuttings, be sure to cut just below a node so the roots can develop 🌱 #perennials #propagate #growyourown #garden #garden project #gardenideas ♬ original sound – The Cottage Peach
“You can multiply your plants and grow an unlimited supply of perennials from a single stem—here’s how,” he says.
To try this trick yourself, start by: “Choose[ing] a soft spring branch just starting to turn from green to brown. Cut your branch into four to six inch pieces. Place the cut in the water. Put the pot in a sunny area for six to eight weeks.”
If you are looking for stronger plants, share another method that uses soil instead of water. The Peach Cottage noted that this trick doesn’t work for every plant, so be sure to double check before cutting off your precious stems, although they also encourage you to experiment and try something new.
How does it help?
Growing plants from seed – planting, germination and feeding – can be a time-consuming process that takes months. Starting with cuts instead of seeds, you can save some time. You have too save money on the seeds using what you already have: stems.
garden Although it may take effort, it is time well spent, as it is proven to make people happier and healthy.
Better Homes and Gardens reported many advantages of gardening: stress relief and improved mood and a boost of self-esteem and belonging, as well as a potentially reduced risk of dementia, heart disease and diabetes.
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What everyone says
Many commenters were curious about the types of plants that grow with this method.
One user asked, “What are the best plants to do this?”
The Cottage Peach replied: “Perennial plants like shrubs are generally good. Like tomatoes and many flowers.”
Another user said that “[grew] a dahlia last year with the soil method, but I’m going to take some cuttings now.”
Whether you’re planting tried-and-true perennials or experimenting with something new, the Peach Cottage says, “Free plants. [are] always a good idea.”
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