How to Propagate a Peperomia Plant

With times getting harder and harder everyday, I find it hard to buy new plants so I propagate mine. It is really easy, quick and fun so lets get started.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• a jar of water
• potting soil
• small flower pot
• Schultz take root
• scissors

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   Find and strait stem on your plant, then take your scissors and cut at a 45 degree angle approx 1/2" from the knot in the stem, but make sure the cut piece is approx 6" in length,

2. make sure to remove most of the leaves from the stem, you only want 2 or 3 leaves at the top of the stem, this way the stem will spend less time trying to keep the leaves watered and growing proper and more time sprouting new roots for your new plant.

3. Now take the fresh cut stem and place it in the jar of water making sure approx 3" of the stem is under the water.

4. Now take the stem out of the water and tap it lightly on the side of the jar to remove any excess water. You don't want it to be dripping.

5. Now following the directions on the Schultz take root, dip the stem in the powder, being careful not to get any powder on your hand or in your face or eyes for it is very poisonous. BE SURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL THE DIRECTIONS ON THE SCHULTZ TAKE ROOT, FOR IT CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.

6. fill your flower pot with potting soil and pack firmly.

7. take a pencil or a spoon handle or a knife and make a hole in the center of the potting soil approx 4" deep, making sure the hole is wide enough to insert the stem without the stem touching the dirt going in." if the stem touches the dirt going in, it will remove the powder from the stem, which may keep the stem from rooting"

8. insert the powered end of the stem approx 3 1/2" to 4" in the potting soil.

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   making sure the stem is standing up strait in the pot press the potting soil firmly around the stem.

10. water the pot thoroughly and place in a sunny window. in a few weeks you will see you plant start to grow.

Tips & Warnings

• keep the dirt damp or moist, but don't over water and try to get only morning sun until you see it starting to put on new growth.
• DO NOT USE TAKE AROUND CHILDREN, PETS OR ANY FOOD OR DRINK FOR THIS IS A POISIONUS SUBSTANCE IF NOT USED CORRECTLY. BE SURE TO READ AN FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS ON THE TAKE ROOT CONTAINER BEFORE USING.