EARLY in December 1949, we attempted the propagation by root cuttings of Lagerstrœmia indica, previously submitted for a fortnight to the action of low temperatures (0°–2° C.) or to a dry atmosphere ...

Two experiments were carried out separately. In experiment 1, IBA dissolved in 50% ethyl alcohol (0, 30, 60 and 90 µg per cutting) was applied to the base of single node leafy stem cuttings of ...

Vegetative reproduction from stems, roots and leaves is common to all plants and results in an identical plant from which the cutting came; it’s a clone. As gardeners, we propagate cuttings for many ...

Advances in Horticultural Science, Vol. 36, No. 3 (2022), pp. 163-174 (12 pages) The endemic Juniper of Maymars (Juniperus sabina) is one of the most valuable plants in forested areas. The objectives ...

ROOT-CUTTINGS can be used for the rapid vegetative propagation of many plants; but, despite certain advantages, the method has not been widely employed in British horticultural practice, possibly ...

Question: What is it about plants that makes it possible for you to grow them from a cutting rather than having to always start them from seed? I’m planning to expand my garden this season and want to ...

Root cuttings need reasonable compost, a moderate but steady temperature, space and a little patience. But, unlike stem or leaf cuttings, root cuttings develop underground so you can't see what's ...

Succulents are very popular plants due to their tough, resilient nature and interesting looks. Known for their fleshy, water-filled leaves, succulents are drought-tolerant. They come in a wide ...

Learning how to propagate plants is an exciting way to share your plants with others. Plants can be propagated by sexual or asexual means. Sexual propagation is starting plants from seed. Multiplying ...

QUESTION: Some of my houseplants and plants that I am holding over inside for the winter are getting leggy. What can I do to propagate more of the same plant? ANSWER: You can propagate your plants by ...

The process of growing many plants from one plant by man-made methods is called artificial propagation of plants. A number of methods of artificial propagation of plants are used in agriculture and ...