4 Easy Plants to Grow from Cuttings

With a single method, you can propagate and grow many different plants from stem cuttings. In this video, I'll show you 4: hydrangea, currants, St. John's wort, and Russian sage (three shrubs and a perennial) all prepared with the semi-hardwood technique. 3 weeks later, all varieties have either rooted or callused. I'll also discuss a couple of different ways to maintain humidity while the plants trying to root.

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[mamaj]

Thank you, I have just started out with cuttings and it seems like every one of the videos I watch say take a cutting and then they snip off a piece but don't show where to snip. Your node info was everything I was struggling to see in the other videos the close up of your cut did it ! Finally I can start with my cuttings. Thanks for no weird music too .

[anncaistor]

I do quite a lot of propagating and have watched many You Tube videos for advice. I find this one to be one of the best. I like it because there is no waffling before getting on with the process and so much is included in such a short video. Everything is shown to be so straightforward that anyone could do it.

[ChristopherJones]

I always wondered why we trim the leaves. Some videos say to do it but don't explain why. Thanks for explaining that it causes the plant to lose moisture.

[rosyd]

I left rose cutting in empty spaces of another large pot with another plant. All cuttings been successful without drying out!

[telk]

I was thinking can I be bothered to watch another video about propagation and still come away confused.

So glad I did. That was a really good video, thanks.

[nightperuser]

Really good video - no waffling and clear concise instructions. I’ve been taking cuttings for 20 years but am always ready to learn more. I have subscribed 😊

[teresastoops]

Your videos are some of the most informative on Youtube. We took rose cuttings following your instruction and now we have more thriving than we expected or have room for. Thank you.

[angelaberni]

I have just subscribed because I found that you explain the procedure extremely well, you have a nice steady pace, a lovely voice and no background noise or silly music !! Excellent, well done. All the way from Costa del Sol in Spain💃💃💃

[wendyhannan]

I can’t believe the results in three weeks, fantastic. ✅

[smb]

I have tons of Russian Sage and am going to try it today. I have been doing it wrong all this time! One of my favorite are the new sun-friendly coleas. In less than a week a branch is ready to plant. Le Freak took root in four days and its exotic look is great throughout the landscaping.

[elisabethloxley]

Your videos are extremely helpful Jason. Even for seasoned gardeners like myself, your tips and explanations are welcome. My garden is very big and cuttings are a main way of propagation, but it is always a pleasure to listen to you. Thank you.

[saunge]

I just found you and I feel like I hit the LOTTERY!!!! Great videos! Thank you

[jasonkresock]

I've been practicing the art of gardening for 20 years, stressfully/mixed w/ tragedy early on. I'm searching YouTube now for refreshers.
By 2:10, I LOVED your video and demo. I'm in! Can't wait to see what elce is available on your channel. 👍

[Cheryl]

You are a wonderful teacher! Thank you!

[Martuses]

This was the perfect video for me. As a vision impaired beginner gardener, the close-ups helped alot! Thank you.

[louisetaube]

Wow! So useful. I feel so nervous about doing cuttings! You give me courage.

[waynegreen]

New to propagating so found this video really useful 😁

[georl]

You propagated a Russian Sage. I discovered that you can divide a Russian Sage, or a Catmint plant just like you would a hosta or day lilies. I divided my Russian Sage and one of my Catmints, passed some of the divisions to others and replanted my plants and they really grew back to maturity. I plan to do this again this year as friends and relatives have asked for them.

[digsindirt]

Thank you for the clear explanation. I never knew the reason why we needed to trim the top leaves.

[duallinguallady-aishaahmed]

* Love your videos, but this one was really nice, very close up, showing precisely where to cut without having your own hands or fingers getting in the way of showing the viewers like some other YouTube channel. So, thank very much for being kind enough to give a close up shot.

You’re a humble man with a gentle voice, I wish you the best, and I am glad to have found your channel.