How to Propagate Swedish Ivy

Swedish ivy is not native to Sweden and it is not technically ivy. It originated in Australia, but became a popular house plant in Sweden. Its branches cascade over the sides of pots giving it a resemblance of ivy. Part of the reason the plant has become so popular is due to how easy the propagation of it is. It can be easily reproduced and passed around to friends. Read on to learn how to propagate Swedish ivy.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Put on a pair of gloves before propagation of Swedish ivy. The sap of the Swedish ivy plant will dye your hands orange. Wear gloves or be prepared to thoroughly was your hands when you are through working with the plant.
2. Find several 3 or 4 inch healthy tips of the plant. Make sure the tips are all green with no sign of damage or wilting.
3. Cut away the tips from the plant directly above a set of leaf nodes. The plant will branch at this point. Remove the bottom set of leaves from the propagation.
4. Place the tip cuttings in a glass of water. The bottom 1 or 2 inches of the stem must be submerged in water. Watch the glass carefully to make sure the plant has a supply of water at all times. Place the cuttings in front of a bright window.
5. Wait about two weeks for roots to emerge out of the stems. When roots appear, remove the cutting from the water and plant them in a pot filled with standard potting mix. You can place three or four cuttings in one 4-inch pot.
6. Treat the propagation as a mature Swedish ivy plant after it is placed in a pot.
7. Propagate a Swedish ivy plant once a year. Swedish ivy plants begin to decline as there stems become wooden. Propagation once a year ensured you'll always have a thriving plant.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a decorative vase or container to propagate your Swedish ivy. It will be immediately attractive.

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