
Growing plants from cuttings is a cost-effective and fulfilling means of expanding your garden. August is a very opportune month with warm temperatures and plenty of humidity, so many plants are growing actively; 22 plants to propagate in August and tips for them to grow well.
1. Lavender
How to Propagate: Take semi-hardwood cuttings that are 4 inches long. Remove the lower leaves and dip the cut end in rooting hormone before planting in well-draining soil.
Care Tips: Place the cuttings in a sunny spot and water sparingly to avoid rot.
2. Rosemary
How to Propagate: Choose non-flowering stems and cut 4-6 inch segments. Remove the bottom leaves and plant in a sandy mix.
Care Tips: Mist regularly and keep the soil moist but not soggy.
3. Basil
How to Propagate: Cut 4-inch tips from a healthy basil plant. Remove the bottom leaves and place the stems in water.
Care Tips: Change the water every few days and plant in soil once roots appear.
4. Mint
How to Propagate: Cut 4-6 inch sprigs from a healthy plant and place them in water.
Care Tips: Once roots form, plant in a pot or directly in the garden, keeping the soil moist.
5. Sage
How to Propagate: Take semi-hardwood cuttings, remove the leaves at the bottom, and soak in rooting hormone. Plant it in well-draining soil.
Care Tips: Keep it under partial shade when young.
6. Thyme
How to Propagate: Cut 4-inch sections of a healthy plant. Remove lower leaves and straight into the soil.
Care Tips: The soil should be moist, but not overwatered
7. Oregano
How to Propagate: Cut a 4-5 inch section off new growth. Remove the bottom leaves and set in water or soil.
Care Tips: Provide bright, indirect light and keep the soil moist.
8. Geraniums
How to Propagate: Cut 4-6 inch segments just below a node. Remove the lower leaves and plant in moist soil.
Care Tips: Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
9. Hydrangeas
How to Propagate: Take 5-6 inch cuttings from non-flowering stems. Dip in rooting hormone and plant in a potting mix.
Care Tips: Keep in a humid environment and water regularly.
10. Fuchsias
How to Propagate: Take softwood cuttings that are about 3 inches long. Remove the lower leaves and plant in a moist mix.
Care Tips: Keep in bright, indirect light and mist frequently.
11. Petunias
How to Propagate: Cut 4-inch segments from non-flowering stems. Remove the lower leaves and plant in soil.
Care Tips: Water lightly and keep in indirect light.
12. Coleus
How to Propagate: Take 4-6 inch cuttings and remove the bottom leaves. Place in water or soil.
Care Tips: Keep in bright, indirect light and keep the soil moist.
13. Begonias
How to Propagate: Cut 3-inch sections from healthy stems. Plant in a moist, well-draining mix.
Care Tips: High humidity, avoid overwatering.
14. Succulents
How to Propagate: Take leaf or stem cuttings and let them callus for a day before planting in dry soil.
Care Tips: Water sparingly, bright light.
15. Aloe Vera
How to Propagate: Detach a pup from the mother plant and let it dry for a day before planting.
Care Tips: Use well-draining soil and water only when the soil is completely dry.
16. Pothos
How to Propagate: Cut 4-6 inch segments below a node and place in water.
Care Tips: Change the water weekly and plant in soil when roots are 2-3 inches long.
17. Philodendrons
How to Propagate: Take 4-6 inch stem cuttings with at least one node. Place in water or soil.
Care Tips: Keep in indirect light and maintain high humidity.
18. Spider Plants
How to Propagate: Take the plantlets off the mother plant and plant them directly in the soil.
Care Tips: Water the soil, and provide bright indirect light.
19. Monstera
How to Propagate: Cut a stem with a node and an aerial root. Place in water or soil.
Care Tips: Maintain high humidity and indirect light.
20. Rubber Plants
How to Propagate: 6-inch cutting: dip the bottom in rooting hormone and plant into soil.
Care Tips: Put in bright indirect light and do not water a lot.
21. Hibiscus
How to Propagate: Cut 6-inch sections off of new growth. Remove all lower leaves. Plant in soil.
Care Tips: Keep it warm and relatively humid.
22. Bougainvillea
How to Propagate: Use 6-8 inch semi-hardwood cuttings. Dip in rooting hormone and then plant in very sandy soil.
Care Tips: Water sparingly and provide full sun.
General Tips for Success
Timing: Propagate in the morning when plants are well-hydrated.
Tools: Use sharp, sterilized scissors or pruners to avoid damaging the plant.
Rooting Hormone: Speeds up the rooting process and improves success rates.
Humidity: Cover cuttings with a plastic bag or place in a propagator to maintain moisture.
Light: Most cuttings thrive in bright, indirect light.
Patience: Rooting can take 2-8 weeks depending on the plant.
By propagation of 22 plants in August, you will expand your garden and enjoy the satisfaction of growing plants from cuttings. With proper care, your new plants will grow beautifully to enhance your space.