Secret Plant Cuttings Propagation Tips No One Will Tell You!

[@rajendralimbu3360]

Easy, straightforward, no bullshit. This guy is the best. And his cutting results looks extremely healthy unlike other self-proclaimed genuises videos.

[@sf55514]

I really like how he is so practical. No spending thousands and thousands of dollars to root plants or germinate seeds. No special rooms, grow lights, special trays on and on. This guy shows how fun easy and inexspensive rooting and growing plants can be. Excellent video. Keep up the excellent work.

[@pjj.5649]

So true, direct, and to the point, and without annoying music. I can easily follow these instructions, and I have plenty of plastic containers I have been saving for repurposing! Only have to get the green moss. Definitely a thumbs up/like.

[@pauljs75]

Grow lights do come in as useful for some plants if you're somewhere that gets dark during winter months, or in a room that doesn't recieve direct sunlight. But you can still be relatively cheap with those, using "daylight" lamps instead of specialty lamps even if they're not quite as efficient for growing.

[@liltroublemaker1230]

inexpensive if u work with plants in ur area or atleast plants compatible with ur area. expensive starts with tropical/subtropical plants in an cold area for example - weather, soil, light… gardening was never expensive if u keep ur hands just around plants for ur soil & climate zone 😉👍

[@gardenbee583]

Can we do this process in November in the Bay Area?

[@user-wg6ql7dy8g]

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[@elenaceleste983]

Thank you! I've learned so much from your vlog my plants are thriving and I do cuttings now instead of buying more plants. Saves me so much money to use for planting soil and beautiful planters. Thank you being frugal is not being cheap it's being practical. 🙏❤❤❤❤🙏🌺🌻🌺

[@yayciencia]

Omg, you're giving away all your secrets! This could easily have been spread out to several videos. Thank you for so much information so concisely. I've been gardening for years but you taught me some things and also reminded me of methods I've heard of but not tried.

[@soniag4516]

Good people share sparingly/ generously.

[@markchee6297]

God Bless you brother

[@Odo55]

* these methods are no secret

[@parinjamal7395]

Thank you brother, good hearted people always share their knowledge, you are not after money 💰 but unconditional sharing. Bless you 🙏

[@veerabhadrappapasham1897]

Papers name pl note in ur video

[@Kezz2762]

In Australia green moss is called sphagnum moss & yes it's perfect for cuttings. I've grown roses, frangipani & zygo cactus easily using this medium. Great video & very well explained. Thank you.

[@sarahk4047]

I was wondering if it was sphagnum and asked earlier 🌿❤️🇦🇺

[@K_Miguel]

Not just Australia.

[@wendysmith-Florida]

good to know! I had not heard of green moss but definitely have used sphagnum. 👍

[@KatherineTheGr8t]

Here in the States too, he might just might have peat moss on the brain which is definitely not what he is using...nice catch : D and definitely important for propagation.

[@kennethhuntley5576]

How do u propogate woody. Plant like ackee nmang

[@danechristmas6570]

Dude, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!! Your video has solved my biggest problem in rooting cuttings, especially the first method with the green moss and plastic container.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Awesome, that's great to know. Hope you're continuing to propagate more plants!

[@ronnienaidoo3249]

Such an excellent, simple, cheap & practical way of propagating plants !!!! You have explained it so well compared to some other videos that I have watched on propagation. Thank you kindly !!! Much appreciated.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Thank you! Happy Gardening!

[@brendabuchanan1975]

Love that you don’t need to tell me your life story and keep on the subject! Great inexpensive advice!

[@aprillopezraffel4469]

Great ideas!!! I have had so much difficulty starting plants from seeds and appreciate these "secret economical tips"!!! Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge:)

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gardeninginthebackyard5228]

Thank you so much! I have been trying to grow onions from seeds and not even one seed is propagating. The green moss secret is so valuable and thank you for sharing these secrets🪴. I have a rooting hormone and tried it once and it didn’t work and watching your video just made me realized that the bottom has to be planted without disturbing it so it makes sense to dig a small opening before planting it.

[@Mikeppodcast]

Tremendous video, thank you! I've struggled with cuttings so much. I have been putting my cuttings in regular soil in seeding tray, no humidity, zero success. Now I know why, knowledge is power, thank you sir! Subbed

[@pjj.5649]

You gained a subscriber after watching this concise video! Thank you sooo much! Anyone giving a thumbs down/dislike would probably kill a plastic plant! LOL!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@lorilange8654]

Wow this is totally amazing I never heard of green moss to start cuttings in I NEED to try this ASAP!! Thank you so much I love your videos so informative..

[@amandalogo9993]

I am super grateful to you for this video. I know it had to have taken a lot of time and organizing to show us from beginning to end this process. Thank you.

[@KT6392]

Great video! I subscribed bc 1) you get straight to the point, no nonsense going on. 2) you stay on topic, and you’re thorough yet concise! 3) you have great ideas that many people can implement quickly and easily, with little to no money involved….and you even show us how we will get results with each method by not just talking about it, but you DO each one you speak of, then show us how to seal it, water it (and with what), and then show us the results after a few days. Amazing! Thank you got a great video!! I look forward to seeing more!☺️🌸🌱🌾🪴🎋🌻

[@greengardeningwithmallika]

very nice

[@debrasaints3809]

Great idea! You’re saving my cuttings and now I know how to get more plants! Thank you!

[@jlnriddick]

Amazing! I can't wait to try the green moss for rooting cuttings this summer. Thank you so much for all the details and follow-up! These are great secrets to make propagation much less stressful! Subscribed!

[@pjj.5649]

yes, less stress for the cuttings and me!

[@its_not_it_apostrophe_s]

That was interesting about onion seeds being poor germinators unless they have the right conditions. It would explain my lack of success. Thank you!

[@gardencookeat22]

Mine too!

[@ogueyratogeyrat7448]

No the seed just in bad shape

[@josephdlima4011]

In Australia, where can we get. Beetle leaves?

[@fernpeck]

I appreciate your accent. It’s wonderful. Now to get propagating…

[@sallyslaughter813]

Brilliant! I was so torn with how to propagate my favorite fitonia, because water propagation will make fragile roots that may shock when put in soil and are so easy to rot, but soil propagation requires so much attention and has a high rate of failure. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom! I'm so excited to propagate my very first plant and share it with my close friends.

[@liefjorgen]

a tip I read the other day re water propagation - you can do water propagation and then a week before planting add a little soil to the water each day to prepare the plant

[@renatecormick7399]

@@liefjorgen what a brilliant idea. I’ll keep that in mind when my nodding violet which in in water right now grows roots. Thanks

[@PlantyLadySue]

I propagate my Fittonia in a round cake container and lid (like a birthday cake from the store). I open it up every week or two and air it out a few minutes and give it a mist inside if needed. Only problem is they grow so fast and tall I frequently have to cut and prop again so they fit. 😂

[@mdastur3338]

Very well made video. No extra talk, just superb info and right to the point. Thanks

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Glad you liked it!

[@tarajoseph2860]

Wow! Thanks for sharing this information. The green moss that you refer to is also called Sphagnum moss.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Yes that is correct!

[@deloreshepburn3771]

How do you propagate curry leaf from store bought cuttings?

[@Craig_Humphries]

Quick question.. Does anybody know if the dehydrated moss that decoration stores sell is also Sphagnum moss? I always thought it was normal garden moss, which I believe has a much higher PH? Thanks to anyone that can help. Also, to the creator of this video - thanks for the information!

[@itmaslanka]

@@Craig_Humphries I think it’s called Spanish Moss and I use it to stuff my dragon topiary . Worth a try. In my parks biodome.

[@mukundwaghmare8159]

@@Craig_Humphries waiting for your further updates

[@swhite8303]

North Carolina new to gardening. I’m here to learn more about growing vegetables for fall.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Welcome!

[@elizabethross6111]

Finally, I’ve found a practical gardener in California! Thank you!

[@estelaVillar-]

Best video on propagation I have seen so far. I usually propagate in water but when it comes to ivy plants it takes them four weeks just to begin growing tiny roots! And some of them don’t make it. I will definitely try this method with my next ivy cuttings.

[@ezclean7022]

Love this video so much ..clear, concise, easy to understand.. no fuss no extra crap, just the facts 🙏🏼 thank youuu

[@myintsein3549]

Thanks so much. May God blessed you. Very excellent video presentation.

[@surferdude-ll2qu]

I'm new at gardening and always looking for different ways of trying things. You are appreciated brotha. 👍🏼💪🏽✌🏿

[@janagriffin4579]

Really great information! Thank you. I will be giving this a try this week with both the seed method and the cutting method. Looking forward to great results.

[@kanhaglobal]

Great Tips on Cutting Propagation for newbie like me. I tried last year for the very first time but did not get success with Jasmin/Mogra cuttings with Garden soil and Rooting powder. I got initial success in cuttings, they had some little leaves but in 5th week, it got all dried out. Now I learn such a simple way from your very informative video, I will use this technic for Jasmin cuttings for sure. Really appreciate your video and knowledge sharing !!! Please post some video on Jasmin cuttings as well... Thank You So Much !

[@mdgraller]

I've got a fair amount of success propagating bougainvillea cuttings with a similar method to your #3; 6-8in cuttings about the diameter of a pencil, scar the bottom, apply rooting hormone, and plant nearly to the bottom of the cup/pot. With regards to leaves, you're right that they can make limited use out of them but it's also important to realize that they respire through their leaves and thus can lose a lot of moisture through them. What I typically do is leave maybe 3 or 4 leaves at most and any large leaves I'll actually just cut in half.

[@tperumpallil]

You speak so clearly and concisely so that I can follow you easily.

[@JulieannAlcorn-xx3yx]

This is so helpful! Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge and experience as you made it so user friendly 🤗

[@swayback7375]

Nailed it! Never seen this channel, not likely to binge on it but the advice here was as good as most growers will find.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Try binging, you'll be pleasantly surprised :)

[@darlenechabot9819]

Thank you for making my new project so much easier! I was expecting to have to research how to use rooting hormone but here it is. Sincere appreciations for sharing.

[@ingemewis2043]

Really enjoyed your video. Here in the south west of England, we have long, cold seasons. Liked your methods to hurry up propagation. Also like your direct approach without long winded explanations! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, you get to the point quickly. it is a lovely video,!

[@hectorrodriguez2686]

At one time I had been familiar with the use of containers for green houses but it had faded from my memory. Thanks for reminding me of this and for the tips on the soil mix.

[@newmom1171]

I bought some strawberries that came in the plastic container you show. I also used the mesh to a butterfly net for the bottom (I didn't want the soil to escape). I do have to mist the inside ever so often, but it's much more promising and much less maintenance. I'm definitely going to try the moss technique next. Great video! **Side note: I'm also happy to see someone being ..not rough, but definitely not gentle with the plants lol.

[@oeff7744]

I've tried these containers also I just disinfect well because strawberries are so fungusy.

[@stephenlow7035]

thank you for sharing your tips on making a mini "greenhouse" i will start doing for my flowers cuttings and fruit seedling. once again thanks for the much-appreciated tips.

[@davidcoreywithcrop8686]

You are very knowledgeable, keep up the great teachings

[@capturesimmortal9055]

Simplest method explained directly to the point. Understood it straightaway. Well done!

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jerrysamuels8716]

This seems like this would be a fun experiment as well as being very practical for nearly all of us, young, old, and in between, to learn how to do.

[@catalhuyuk7]

I'm so glad I found your channel. ♥️🇨🇦

[@lynnbudnick1550]

One of the best Plant Cutting videos. Thank you. So clear and so easy.. Have done this method with so many cuttings.

[@jennywinters1374]

I just bought the moss. Thank you for leaving a link . Best video ever.

[@naushaadkhan7226]

APPRECIATE YOUR HONESTY THANKS WILL TRY THOSE METHODS

[@jodielynne3687]

Thank you for your time and knowledge, I appreciate you

[@Sunny14136]

Wow, that's amazing that in two days you had so many roots on your cuttings!

[@susandepalmo3617]

I’ve seen several of your videos and I have no idea why I haven’t already subscribed to your channel but I did so now. Thanks for all the tips you’ve given. I bet your garden is the best.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@arunmathew6695]

Hello, thanks for the video. How do you determine which method to use for growing plants from stem cuttings? The green moss air tight green house vs planting them in potting soil directly in a cup? I am playing around with Jasmine plants, hibiscus and curry leaf plant cuttings and trying to find the best ways for rooting them. Thank you.

[@bettireagan]

This was an excellent video! I learned a lot! You are a great teacher and presenter! Thank you!!

[@davidwood639]

This stuff is known as Sphagnum Moss here in UK. Thanks for the video, great info.

[@davidwood639]

Also very expensive!

[@shumailawaheed6160]

Can we follow this for hard cuttings?

[@susancarrington5532]

I just got some cuttings and was unsure what to do, this is so helpful and practical, fingers crossed my cuttings grow! 😊

[@AnnaAnnaTT]

Ivy will very quickly form roots in my experience. the plant I did find difficult was a variegated ilex (Christmas holly) it took a few tries but the plant did "take" eventually and has been potted on twice since then, if using a new white container then all is well. the "green moss" you refer to is called Spagnum Moss in some areas. The said "green moss" you refer to and use and you sometimes call "peat moss" is NOT the same as the more expensive "peat moss" - peat moss is dark brown. BUT if using a recycled white container with a completely secure lid then the recycled container must be well washed, disinfected and wiped out thoroughly and dried well before using just in case the old container had any bacteria or mold spores that could harm the cuttings. I use the same big white container depicted in your video with a tight fitting lid = and the container is a brilliant solution. Once the lid is securely shut I do not open it again for six weeks = at which point all the cuttings should by then be thriving. I use fine gravel in the base of my large white container with a very tight fitting lid. Then each cutting is put into it's own individual PaperMache pot. Then I pack all the said paper mache pots very tight into the container. once the roots are well formed I am able to plant the plant still in the paper mache pot straight into the ground - that way the plant does not suffer any root disturbance and the paper mache pot slowly disintegrates in the ground.

[@milly7033]

Thank you so much. I am new to gardening and find your videos so informative and simple to follow, fantastic tips and i will follow all of them. Well done, you should feel very proud, from Milly in the United Kingdom

[@randyman8984]

I like your idea of wateing everything before you stick cuttings in. I've always just took the cutting dipped it in hormone and then water everything afterwards but that's probably taken off of that hormone when I do that. So your method makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the video, will definitely put it to work

[@pershop4950]

I agree, that's how I do it also but it makes sense to not water after the cutting with the hormone, is in the cup/pot.

[@FreePlantsForever]

All great advice, thank you! I often get cuttings that have fallen at Home Depot etc. and this is a great way to create more and more plants for free! New friend here 💚🪴

[@cosettev6507]

thank you so much for sharing its greatly appreciated. i live in las vegas so i need all the help i can get.. thanks again for making this video🤘❤️

[@mirk6172]

Excellent and practical simple way of propagation. No complicated process involved.

[@becb4046]

Amazing video! Thanks for taking the time to make such an easy to follow practical video 🙂

[@jeanetteparker6467]

Amazing. Great video. Not long winded rubbish. Straight to the point. Thank you. Good job. J

[@colindevane]

Awesome video!!!! Super helpful, affordable, and I don't hear these tips often enough if ever! Great content, liked shared and subscribed, stoked to see more!

[@ericasmith1457]

Great video. Straight to the point. No fluff. I will use these techniques. Thank you.

[@juliuszach10]

Very simple and good demo. Thank you. Green Moss is to hold the humidity for 3 -4 day during rooting. If so can we also use sterilised coco peat in place of green moss.

[@presheilaismail4563]

Lovely.. Would be good to continue the process of placing the plants in the ground and its care. Thank you.

[@amyz5896]

Best video using simple sources. And I especially like the mini warm house metaphor！

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Glad you like it!

[@Namurashi]

Can you re-grow those basil plants from the super market? Or should I get some from a local nursery? I'd love to start growing some herbs in my backyard. Cheers from another Southern California Resident! Incredibly informative video!

[@noreenramsammy8385]

yes you can

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Absolutely!

[@timmartin8191]

Thank you for sharing that excellent information!

[@TowneSquareSinger]

Love these ideas, looking forward to trying them all! Thanks for sharing.

[@gracerichter8669]

Very informative and to the point. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Appreciate that you do not have annoying background music.

[@RosaBrandDesigns]

Loved this video. Thank you for taking the time to share. You're a real gem!

[@oeff7744]

Awesome tips thanks! I will try this with basil cuttings!

[@albertareid8258]

Thank you so, so much❤❤🎉the best videos I have came cross so far

[@charley-anne3332]

Love the info and how easily you lay it all out. The woody plant propagation is super helpful!!

[@nitapatel1348]

So good tricks I am really having problems with the Betel leaf plant cutting to propagate but green moss I am sure will work for it tnx so much

[@cindyhenry1410]

QUESTION: I’ve seen in other videos not to dip plants directly in the root hormone jar as bacteria or other infections can be transferred there. It is suggested to pour the powder into a separate small container and use that for each cutting group. Have you ever had any issues with infections?

[@CaliforniaGardening]

No, I never had issues with infection

[@sivapushpamneethirajan6345]

Thanks for sharing the secret. U have shown practically. Ur language and way of explaining is good. Keep rocking and take care

[@nitinnaik9895]

Great video out there! ;) btw, do you cover the propagation box with the lid? How frequently should you water it? or spray it? the box must have drainage holes down there? or the lid must have holes for aeration?

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

It depends on your ambient humidity. Most recommend a little venting. I'd start that way and just check it every couple of days to be sure it's not drying out. He's also got a very loose medium he's putting the cuttings in, so starting with more air around the roots than if you were using something more dense. I think if you didn that with dried peat moss it soaked it down and closed it up completely you'd be risking mold/rot.

[@bettytaylor1839]

Thank you for sharing your tips on rooting especially the Oregano was very helpful 🙏🏼

[@MissyBlongs2God]

Thank you for a very informative video n God bless you!!😇

[@wonderlucha]

Wow I wasn’t aware of this! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@geethag3598]

Good

[@pigeonlite]

Wow. Simple techniques that don't cost much. Amazing. thank you for sharing these ideas.

[@karthik_sivakumar]

I really appreciate the green moss trick, would like to have some betel leaf cuttings, but they are pricey in ebay / etsy...

[@udon562]

you should try checking facebook marketplace or a local facebook gardening group

[@joyxayasane8739]

Go to the an Asian market.

[@karthik_sivakumar]

@@udon562 yes, local Facebook garden groups are an option, but I haven't had any real luck until now

[@karthik_sivakumar]

@@joyxayasane8739 will try, thanks

[@laaffitout]

I love watching your videos. Always a wealth of information. I have a similar set up with coco coir, has worked for me for many years.Thank you for the inspiring videos.🙏

[@buddytherat533]

Hi can i use the same method when growing fruit trees , when they start to shoot roots / plums for example , thank you for your tips

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Yes you can!

[@buddytherat533]

@@CaliforniaGardening thank you hun

[@willemh3319]

where to get curry patty seeds

[@ZuhairHadi86]

@@willemh3319 Ebay has them. its Curry Leave seeds.

[@wildchook745]

I love rooting plants. Love to see more different plants that you can propagate.

[@bobrobertsNotUrBob]

is green moss sorghum moss? I would love to see fruit plant cuttings in this method,

[@alastairstewart4094]

I was wondering too . Spagnum ?

[@alastairstewart4094]

Yes ( see T.H.Yousuff 2 months ago ) I am trying Vermiculite as I have not got any Spagnum

[@cjjjj7163]

HELLO THERE I AM GLAD I CAME ACROSS YOUR SITE HERE THANKYOU FOR EDUCATING US PLEASE TELL ME WILL THIS WORK FOR CURRY LEAF PLANT? THX

[@durgaarun3132]

Hi, Appreciate your videos! can we grow okra from seeds using the greenhouse technique?

[@shraddhaadvani2251]

Thank you for sharing this video, very insightful. Should we keep the green house box in the sun or shade for the seeds to germinate?

[@Donna_G]

Water propagation is easier for me to use with my pothos. I have learned not to use water straight from the tap, though. Where I live, the water is chloronated; so, I have to fill my container with water and let it sit for a day or so to let the chlorine evaporate out. The pothos cuttings don't take long to root in water and I will take them out at the first signs of roots. They have a better chance at surviving if the root is not longer than a half inch or so. Once I get it into the potting mix, I water it really well. This is what I've done for years and it works for me. I've seen rooting hormone at the store; but, I've never used it. What's in it that makes it work to grow roots on cuttings? I'm just wondering if there is a way to improvise.

[@soniag4516]

I've done mine in distilled water with good success. Our water is chlorinated and fluoridated-- bad for germination & young cuttings

[@athielc9217]

I like the easy simple approach to rooting plants. Good examples and well explained. 👍🏽

[@leticiasambeli9764]

I like to grow my sampaguita plant. The tiny white little flower smells so good. It's like a Jasmin with different variety. In the philippines... it's our national flower

[@ruthcroft1766]

Gold stars all round (much retired teacher!) Well done!

[@christinalw19]

This is wonderful. Will this work for ROSE cuttings? Very helpful video! 👍🏼

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Yes it will!

[@afijan8451]

Well-done Sir, your lesson's are very interesting, informative and comprehensive.

[@sunnyskye1106]

You are my new best friend. This will work with my roses! Subscribing. 👍🏻❤️

[@sunitachandra995]

Thanks a lot, i propogate lots of plants n later share among friends,. But this year has been tough, in Gurgaon, too much heat in air, n nearly all my cuttings wilted away. I needed this video, wonder how it popped up at right time.

[@butterlite100]

This is such a wonderful video! Thank you for sharing all of this knowledge. I can’t wait to try and propagate some cuttings...perhaps a fig. Also, how is Tesla doing? He must be huge!?

[@kerrygreen8814]

I also use moss best medium I also put my prop box on heatmat

[@audreyostrander6253]

Thanks for sharing those great secrets! Will the green moss and plastic container method work on outdoor plants? If so, should they be softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings?

[@darlenedybas9706]

Thank you 🙏 I really enjoyed this video! Ready to start planting!

[@janetblack4143]

Thank you very much for your educational videos!! You're truly a much needed blessing 🤗

[@noclue30]

Ill sure try the moss. I even have some laying around