11 Houseplants You Can Propagate From Cuttings In December
And if you’ve ever had pothos cuttings that root beautifully but refuse to grow new leaves (been there!), I have a guide on exactly what’s usually missing!
2: Philodendron
Philodendrons have quite a similar simple nature to pothos.
To get cuttings, cut stems below the leaf node and ensure each stem has 2-3 leaves on it and place it in water or soil. Both methods work well indoors in December.
3: Snake Plant
Snake plants root from leaf sections, not stems.
Cut each leaf into 2-3 inch sections and carefully plant them in soil, cut side down. Snake plants typically take 4-8 weeks to establish and begin rooting properly.
Quick reminder: Some gardeners trim the base into a little V-shape. It doesn’t make the plant root faster, but it does make it easier to tell which side is ‘down’, which has definitely saved me a few times, haha.
Snake plants have a few different propagation methods, so if you ever want to try the other options (including division), I have a full guide that covers all four.
4: Spider Plant
Spider plants do the work for you!
To propagate spider plants, it’s best if you cut off baby plantlets with small roots still attached. Immediately plant them in water or soil. As long as you don’t let it dry out, it will take off quickly!
5: Coleus
Coleus is ridiculously fast and very easy to propagate in the wintertime! Take 4-6 inch stem cuttings and put them in water. It can root in water within days (as long as it has bright, indirect light).
