Things You'll Need:
- cutting tool (scissors work great)
- small pots
- soil
- rooting hormone gel (approx. $15)
- water can
- markers
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Step 1
Select the plants you wish to divide. Any leafy perennial plant will likely work. Until you get the hang of propagation, select two or three plants to test your skills. Ivy, Lilac, and Phlox are all very easy to divide and make good starter plants.
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Step 2
We'll use Ivy as an example. To propagate ivy, take your scissors and cut a 3-4" end off a mature plant.
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Step 3
Remove all but the 3 or four leaves at the end of your cutting. Too many leaves will make it harder for your plant to survive.
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Step 4
You can place your cuttings in a glass with water and the roots will grow. However, the roots may be weak and will take a long time to grow. Instead, dip your cuttings into a root hormone gel or powder (Dip N Grow is a nice product) then place them right into soil in a small pot.
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Step 5
Water and mist as needed, but don't soak the plants. In about 6 weeks your plants will be ready to transplant outside!
