Propagating the plant is easiest with seeds. To obtain the seeds from the flowers, cut the seed pods off toward the end of the season and allow them to dry through winter. After winter, remove the seeds from the dried flowers and sow them toward the end of spring. IsRead More →

A pencil cactus can be readily propagated from cuttings. … Take a cutting of a green branch around 6 inches long, and dip it in fresh water to stop the flow of sap. Then, allow the cutting to dry for about a week and form a callous over the cutRead More →

How do you propagate gigantea? To grow “Zulu Giant” from cuttings, use a sterile, sharp knife or pair of scissors. Remove a stem from the main plant, and allow it to callous for several days before placing on well-draining soil. Water whenever the soil has dried out completely. How doRead More →

The coral ardisia propagates via three methods: seed, cuttings, or air layering. Seeds for these plants tend to germinate well. There’s quite a few in each berry, and you can plant the entire berry. As the exterior breaks down, the seeds are sown and fertilized. How do you grow ardisiaRead More →