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Learn how to grow houseplants from stem cuttings in this free series of home gardening videos from our plant propagation expert.
There are 15 videos in this series:

Learn why to use tip cutting to propagate house plants in this free home gardening video from our plant propagation expert.

Learn tools for growing houseplants from tip cuttings in this free home gardening video from our plant propagation expert.

Learn about production of other nonwoody plants from tip cuttings in this free home gardening video from our plant propagation expert.

Learn how to prepare the soil for growing houseplants from tip cuttings in this free home gardening video from our plant propagation expert.

Learn about rooting hormones for growing houseplants from tip cuttings in this free home gardening video from our plant propagation expert.

Learn how to choose the right plants for growing houseplants from tip cuttings in this free home gardening video from our plant propagation expert.

Learn how to taka a tip cutting for growing houseplants from tip cuttings in this free home gardening video from our plant propagation expert.

Learn the correct size for a tip cutting when growing houseplants from tip cuttings in this free home gardening video from our plant propagation expert.

Learn how to prepare soil for growing houseplants from tip cuttings in this free home gardening video from our plant propagation expert.

Learn how to select tip cuttings for growing houseplants from tip cuttings in this free home gardening video from our plant propagation expert.

Learn how houseplants root when growing houseplants from tip cuttings in this free home gardening video from our plant propagation expert.

Learn about the timetable for growing houseplants from tip cuttings in this free home gardening video from our plant propagation expert.

Learn how to fertilize house plants when growing houseplants from tip cuttings in this free home gardening video from our plant propagation expert.

Learn other ways of growing houseplants from tip cuttings in this free home gardening video from our plant propagation expert.

Learn advice for growing houseplants from tip cuttings in this free home gardening video from our plant propagation expert.

Watching a plant grow from a seed can be a fascinating process. But this takes such a very long time, and can involve many frustrations along the way. Yet if you can cheat this process by starting new plants from cuttings instead of seeds, you can drastically cut down on the time it takes the plant to mature. However, this can be a tricky proposition without the proper guidance. Which is why you have come to Expert Village for help.
In this series of free gardening videos, our expert on plant propagation tells you how to grow new house plants from tip cuttings of existing ones. She demonstrates how to take your trimming in order to get the best results, then explains in detail how to prepare the soil for maximum growth with nutrients and hormones. Learn what tools you need and what type of plants will react best to this type of propagation. And you will have a full and healthy house full of plants in no time at all!
Nicole Pantaleon Nicole Pantaleon has a B.S. in Plant & Soil Science from the University of MA. Nicole has been a grower at Five Acre Farm since 1996. Her specialty in growing is propagating rooted liners, but as a grower there are lots of other responsibilities. Responsibilities include watering/ fertilization of plant material, maintaining plant stock that is free of insects and disease, pesticide application and maintaining records, taking cuttings, growing plugs as well as finished product, supervising crew, pulling and checking orders, waiting on customers, trade shows, paperwork, etc.dkdk
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