How to Plant Philodendron Cuttings
Philodendrons come in hundreds of species and are grown as both indoor houseplants or outside in the landscape. Part of the Arum family and native to the Central and South America jungles along with the West Indies, philodendrons will grow in areas with low lighting as long as the temperatures do not dip below 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The various species of philodendrons produce an array of leaf shapes in sizes ranging from 3 inches to 3 feet, and propagation through stem cuttings can produce new plants. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Pots or tray
- Peat moss
- Sand or perlite
- Rooting hormone
- Plastic bag
- Spray bottle
Instructions
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Fill a tray or pot with a mixture of half peat moss and half sand or perlite. Moisten the growing medium.
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Use your finger or a stick to make holes 2 to 3 inches deep. Space the holes just far enough apart to keep the leaves from touching and to allow light to reach all parts of the philodendron cuttings.
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Get philodendron cuttings with more than two leaves or about 6 inches long. Use more cuttings than needed in case not all of the cuttings root.
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Remove the leaves from the bottom part of the sections, but leave at least two leaves on each cutting.
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Dip the cuttings into a rooting hormone and then shake off the excess. Place the cuttings into the holes and firm the soil around them to hold them in place.
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Cover the pot with a plastic bag that has several small slits or holes to allow air circulation. This will keep the environment inside warm and moist, but prevent mold from growing.
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Place the cuttings in a sunny area but not direct sunlight. Check the growing medium to ensure it remains moist. Use a spray bottle to mist the cuttings, if needed.
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Pull on the philodendron cuttings after 14 to 21 days to see if they are rooting. If the plants resist, roots are forming and you can transplant the cuttings to their final location.
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