Floral Careers Plant Propagation
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Meristematic: these are composed of actively
dividing cells and are responsible for plant
growth.
◦ apical meristems
◦ lateral meristems (vascular cambium)
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Permanent: these are composed of cells that
are no longer dividing. They form the
structure of the plant.
The
Simplified
Plant
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Stem Cuttings
Leaf-Bud Cuttings
Stem Sections
Leaf Cuttings
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Section of stem about 4-6 inches long and
having at least 2 nodes.
The basal end of the cutting is inserted into a
rooting medium.
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At the nodes.
At the cut end of the stem.
Between the nodes.
All 3 involve meristematic
tissues.
between the
nodes
cut end
nodes
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Consists of a leaf blade,
petiole, and a portion of
the stem containing a
bud.
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Make and plant the cuttings in such a way
that all 3 rooting possibilities exist.
Use a rooting hormone.
Provide bottom heat.
Maintain moisture and humidity.
Avoid direct sunlight.
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A good medium should be well-drained, yet
have some moisture retaining capabilities:
◦ 2 parts coarse perlite
◦ 1 part sphagnum peat moss
coarse perlite
2
sphagnum peat moss
1
propagation flat
with clear dome
electric propagation mats
for bottom heat
rooting powder
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House plants that can be propagated using
this method include:
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Hawaiian Ti Plant
Dracaena
Dumbcane
Chinese Evergreen
Stem sections can be positioned
vertically or horizontally
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A select group of house plants can be
propagated using leaf cuttings.
Examples include:
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Snake Plant
Begonia
African violet
Peperomia
An assortment of leaf cuttings
Begonia leaf cutting; notice the new
shoot in the center of the picture
Rooted Begonia leaf cuttings ready to transplant
Peperomia leaf cutting with new shoot
Rooted Peperomia leaf cutting ready to transplant