Can You Root Cuttings in Seed Starting Mix? Yes, Here’s How
Can you root plant cuttings in seed starting mix? Learn when it works best, which plants benefit most, and the mistakes I avoid for better rooting success.
Plant Care
Learn watering, light, humidity, fertilizer, pruning, and care tips that help plants grow stronger and root more successfully.
How Wet Should Seed Starting Mix Be?
Not sure how wet seed starting mix should be? Learn how to keep propagation mix properly moist without causing stem rot or slow rooting.
Why Are My Water Propagation Leaves Turning Yellow?
Yellow leaves on water-propagated cuttings don’t always mean they’re dying. Learn the most common causes, simple fixes, and when to stop worrying.
Can You Reuse Perlite for Plant Propagation? Here’s How I Do It
Can you reuse perlite for plant propagation? Learn when it’s safe, when to throw it away, and how I clean and reuse perlite between batches of cuttings.
Can You Use Tap Water for Plant Propagation?
Can you propagate plants with tap water? Learn when tap water works well, when it can cause problems, and the best water to use for healthy cuttings.
Perlite vs Vermiculite for Plant Propagation Which Is Better?
Trying to choose between perlite and vermiculite for plant propagation? Here’s what I’ve learned after using both to root thousands of cuttings.
Can You Add Rooting Hormone to Water?
Can you add rooting hormone directly to water? Learn what actually works, what doesn’t, and the best way to use rooting hormone with water propagation.
Why Are My Cuttings Wilting Inside a Humidity Dome?
Are your plant cuttings wilting under a humidity dome? Learn the most common causes and what you can do to help them recover.
Why Won’t My Cuttings Root in Soil?
Healthy cuttings but no roots? Learn the most common reasons plant cuttings fail to root in soil and what you can do to improve success.
When Should You Move Water-Rooted Cuttings to Soil?
Learn when to move water-rooted cuttings to soil, the ideal root size, how to reduce transplant shock, and common mistakes that can kill new plants.
Do You Really Need a Humidity Dome for Plant Cuttings?
Do you really need a humidity dome for plant cuttings? Learn when it helps, when it isn’t necessary, and how it can improve your propagation success.
Why Are My Cuttings Rotting in Water?
Wondering why your cuttings are rotting in water? Learn the most common causes, how to save healthy cuttings, and how to prevent stem rot.