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Love house plants?
Want more of them without spending a dime?
Propagation is the way to go! Discover the best house plants to propagate easily at home.
Get ready to grow your green collection.
Let’s explore!
Pothos
Pothos are practically propagation champions.
Just snip a vine, stick it in water, and watch the roots sprout up!
Spider Plant
Spider plants love to have babies!
Their little offshoots can be easily snipped and replanted for a whole new plant.
Snake Plant
Snake plants, also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, are super easy to propagate by dividing their root clusters.
It’s like getting free plants with zero effort!
Philodendron
Philodendrons are really chill about propagating.
Cut a stem with a node, place it in water, and you’re all set for new growth.
Succulents
Many succulents can sprout from just a single leaf!
Lay the leaf on some soil, and soon you’ll have a mini garden.
ZZ Plant
The ZZ plant’s rhizomes can be split apart to create new plants.
They’re tough and resilient, perfect for beginner propagators!
Monstera
Monsteras love to be propagated through their nodes.
Clip a piece, set it in water, and watch as those iconic leaves start to grow.
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Fiddle Leaf Figs are a bit of a show-off when it comes to propagation.
Take a cutting, give it some time in water, and soon you’ll have an elegant new plant.
Jade Plant
Jade plants are awesome for propagating from stem or leaf cuttings.
They’re hardy and easy, just like a good friend.
English Ivy
English Ivy will happily grow from cuttings placed in water.
They’re great for draping over bookshelves or window sills.