BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine

How to take cuttings

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1

Use sharp scissors to snip pieces of stem about 5-8cm long. Look to tidy your plant as you collect material, choosing stems that are too long or growing more on one side.

2

Pinch the leaves off the stems, leaving the top two or three in place to help the plant continue to grow. If any stems break off unintentio­nally, these can also be used.

3

Tape a grid across a jar of fresh water to hold up the cuttings. Make your final cut on each stem just below a leaf node and place in the water. Pot up when roots have formed.

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Use tape across a jar of water to hold stems upright
TOP TIP Use tape across a jar of water to hold stems upright

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