Propagation by Cutting
Herbaceous cuttings Stem Cuttings Leaf Cutting Leaf Bud Cutting Root Cutting
Herbaceous stem cutting-with tip
Leaf cutting
Root cuttings
Factors that affect rooting Time of year Age of stock plant Physical condition of stock Plant species or cultivar
Conditions that promote rooting Temperature Water Light/dark Rooting hormone –Auxin promotes rooting –IBA Indole-3-butyric acid –IAA is the natural auxin but unstable
Rooting Media Clean soil mix Vermiculite Sand Water Forsythe Pot
Woody cuttings Tip Simple or straight Heel Mallet
Simple, straight cutting heelMallet
Woody Cuttings Woody cutting take longer to root Some are cut in fall and kept cold all winter Usually benefit from a strong rooting hormone: 8000ppm IBA