Wisteria propagation from cuttings (with actual results)

Wisteria is a vining plant with blueish purplish cascading flowers. They are strong growers and can easily take over your garden. They love full sun and are drought tolerant. Watch this video to see how to propagate them through the cuttings.

[@CouchSttr]

I love that you show results at several points later on. Thanks!

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Thank you

[@hydrangeaism]

Exactly!

[@kysmik8214]

Thank you for posting an HONEST video of propagation. Usually, I see the propagation videos and the person who is making the video shows that ALL or most of their cuttings have rooted and grown successful plantings. I go to do that and most of mine die. It is very frustrating and makes me feel like a failure. Now, I can plant many and know that not all of them are going to make roots and probably at least half will die. Now, I will go and start my new wisteria vines. :- )

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Absolutely. For home gardeners, 50% propagation is wonderful

[@katelovell625]

Me who only has a single cutting 😨😮😩

[@nbeizaie]

One of the best videos about Wisteria propagation. i think your softwood cuttings did better than the hardwood ones.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

I think so too

[@jameslangschied7900]

You answered all of my questions. Thanks for such a wonderfully informative video. I absolutely love wisteria. Thanks again. Greetings from Kokomo, Indiana, U.S.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

You are so welcome!

[@lilolmecj]

Excellent tutorial, I put all my cuttings on the north side of my house ( northern hemisphere) they are in shade, but get bright indirect light. I am getting ready to set up some wisteria today. They are so beautiful. For those who haven’t grown them, I had one in moderate shade, just sun through light leaf canopy. It was there three years did not do much. I switched it to half day full sun and it has gone wild.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Awesome

[@AbdulRashid-lk2nm]

Nicely explained with result.

[@HellcrushPlays]

Arrived at your video while looking up bonsai. Great demonstration.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Thank you

[@steventuohy6897]

Love it. Thank you for making this video.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

You are so welcome!

[@christinehbailey]

Just what I needed, thank you!

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

So glad!

[@suemichel4334]

Thank you so much for making this video. I have a thriving wisteria in my front yard that replanted itself and I love it. Now I want to propagate from that one to plant in my backyard. This video is so helpful. I hope mine does as well as yours.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Great, all the best

[@thegamingbacon7807]

Just got a few wisteria cuttings and I am trying your method. Thank you!

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Good luck!

[@addytude]

That was so helpful. Thank you.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@saltlifegull4091]

Hooked on your videos, awesome! Thanks for your time and sharing.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Great! Let me know if you want me to make a video on a specific plant

[@saltlifegull4091]

@@EasyPeasyGardening Yes Honeysuckle!! Awesome. Also, how long did the wisteria to root

[@natl7700]

Really useful video, well explained, and I love the clips of the plant some months on. Thank you for posting!! 😊❤🌱

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

So nice of you

[@juru245]

Very well presented & explained. I tried other similar videos but only you answered all the questions I had. Thank you.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gaylenescott1317]

Very informative! Thank you!

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

I am glad

[@user-qi4fe6qi3h]

Very helpful, thank you.👍

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

You are welcome

[@peterto8050]

Thank you for showing us ❤

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

My pleasure 😊

[@frankfrank6541]

Thank you.

[@gnarmarmilla]

Thank you so much! We just found one of these growing along our fence and it is coming from my neighbor’s yard. He didn’t even know it was there and he has been in that house for 30 some years. I think a bird’s droppings must have brought it to us. So excited to propagate it and make it into a bunch. I appreciate your tips. May God bless you

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Awesome! Has it been flowering?

[@myterracegarden1067]

Just beautiful osm 👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏

[@ainati6121]

Thank you for this video. I did some cuttings and will try propagating them.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Wonderful!

[@BunBoyz_]

Thank you! I’m about to try it! :)

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Have fun!

[@janetspell1396]

Thanks so much for this video and for sharing your knowledge with this beautiful plant. We have one in our front yard,..we planted several years ago and it so beautiful now when it blooms in spring time! We planted directly into ground with a contained border around it. ❤️

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Wonderful

[@daynashallenberger6256]

loved it. thank you.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

You are welcome

[@qho4680]

Thank you. Very useful.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

I am glad you liked it

[@antonyjones46]

Thank you for making this video. It's really helped me.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

I am glad it was helpful. Let me know if there is anything else you would like to see

[@antonyjones46]

@@EasyPeasyGardening I've been growing a Wisteria from seed for about four years. It's almost 6' tall. My sister has a beautiful garden and I've always hoped to place my Wisteria in it. Your video is the most comprehensive guide upon Wisteria cuttings. Again, thank you. Also, I love the way you pronounce words, your accent is very good. Peace

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

@@antonyjones46 thank you. Let me know if you want me to make videos of certain plants

[@elizabethlouque]

What an incredibly useful and informative video, I love that you went into great detail and also showed the results. :-) I only have a few cuttings (there’s some grown wild in Louisiana and I came across a few on a hike recently) fingers crossed at least one survives

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

All the best

[@kathleensimons7062]

Maybe you could find a plant that is flowering, then you have a head start.

[@louisianabred616]

I’m in Southwest Louisiana and just realized my neighbor has a beautiful wisteria vine! She told me to take as much as I would like!!! I came here to learn!!! Wisteria are so charming!!

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

@@louisianabred616 absolutely

[@JennieZ42]

Oh my gosh thank you so much. I've tried so many times to take clippings from the wisteria plants at my daughter's house and they always die. I can see now it's very difficult to do and I should take more than 3-4 for a better success rate! Fingers crossed I will finally get it this year

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Good luck

[@NewMindGarden]

Amazing

[@user-ql4zc9dm2r]

Thank you!

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

You're welcome!

[@seekjohn14v6]

Great. Thanks!

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

You're welcome!

[@ILLDreams]

thanks for the video

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

You're welcome

[@mikeyfrederick1232]

You produce some super helpful content mam... just want to say thanks for all the tips...

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Thank you so much

[@berrysuttlemyre]

Great video

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Thanks!

[@barbarastefani254]

Thank you

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

You are welcome

[@learnfengshui4377]

Thanks!

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

No worries. Let me know what other videos you want to see in future.

[@claudiavaldes2578]

THANK YOU

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

You are welcome

[@brendanbang6636]

Cool.

[@plantfairyfl218]

Ahhhh wisteria has always been a dream of mine

[@Cas3620]

My dream too! I've grown mine for about five or six years and it is so amazing to look at. Sadly I'm moving and can only take some cuttings and hope they take.

[@plantfairyfl218]

@@Cas3620 aww my fingers are crossed for you 💜💜

[@azra826]

Thanks for the very helpful turorial on propogating wisteria. Question: towards the point where the leaves have sprouted in the cuttings and the fall has arrived, where do you place (e.g. garage or kitchen) the pot of new wisteria plants in the winter before planting them in the spring, and how frequently do you water them while waiting through the winter?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Yes, keep it inside in a brightly lit area. Water once a week

[@derpina615]

Gorgeous!!! Husband and I see a tree on our walk, we were just wondering How it propagates. Thanks for the video! Do you know how long until they flower?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

It will take a few years

[@Cas3620]

Thank you! I'm moving and sad to leave my gorgeous Wisteria behind. I will follow your guidelines.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Yeah it is sad but you made it beautiful for someone else. God bless you

[@rogelioporter3733]

i guess it is kinda off topic but does anyone know a good site to stream new series online ?

[@kamariterrell1547]

@Rogelio Porter i use flixzone. You can find it by googling =)

[@PamelasEngel]

We moved into our first home 3 years ago 2 miles away from a home we were renting and the rental was a 200 year old mill home we were wanting to purchase but as our family grew it was too small for us and we had to move and I always think about the sweet honey smelling white wisteria we had to leave behind so we are hoping to ask the current owners if we can take a cutting and I’m praying it will root for us as well. I’m thankful for this video and I wish you luck on your propagation!

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

@@PamelasEngel I am sure they will give you cuttings. All the best for propagation.

[@myterracegarden1067]

Great information 👏👏👏👏👍

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Thank you

[@myterracegarden1067]

😊👍

[@SusanWillful]

Thank you so much for these wonderful directions! Will this method work for other woody-stemmed shrubs or vines? While it's ideal to start cuttings in the spring, can they be started in the fall and kept indoors to root over winter?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Yes, woody cuttings do well in fall. Use fresh soil without any organic matter or use coarse sand.

[@ambuhbeebee]

Very thoroughly explained. You have such lovley grace. I just subscribed!! 🥰 Did you bring it inside to keep from going dormant?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

In winters, I brought it inside

[@CaptainZoro]

What is the rooting "harmon"? I'm not very familiar with growing plants but i was just given some large cuttings with some roots i hope take but doing your process may help me guarantee that some survive and grow! Thank you so much for you dedication and beautiful care.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

It's a powder that you can buy from the market. It helps in propagation from cuttings

[@bittermonk12]

Wonderful tutorial, thank you. I live in the northern hemisphere and it gets cold and snowy where I live. I have a flowering, beautiful wisteria in my yard that I’d like to propagate. Do you think I should bring my cuttings inside during the winter or leave them to the elements outside? Thank you

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Bring them inside in winters till they start to grow vigorously

[@randc214]

I love how you explained everything for us non-pro gardeners. Thank you. I have one question: I live in the northeast and we can get some pretty cold days in winter (below 0). Should I leave the cuttings outside for the winter with mulch or bring it in until spring? Will it survive indoors, with sun and water of course?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

You should bring it inside in winters at least when plants are young

[@karenreider7757]

thank you so much for this information, I found it so helpful. Please tell me if you leave them outside for the winter or bring them in the house. I live in Oregon where winters can be quite cold and very wet.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Once the plants are established, you can leave them out.

[@AmitKumar-hq3ms]

Nice

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Thanks

[@avinashnegi8021]

Till when should u cover it in plastic..??my cuttings have strted growing leaves.?

[@brianm6272]

Step by step, very informative 😎. Thank you 👍 Do you need the rooting powder? Can it be done without rooting powder?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Thank you. I have heard people using turmeric powder or cinnamon powder or honey instead of the rooting hormone but I always use rooting hormone. It increases your chances of propagation

[@dianevitale1214]

LOVE Wisteria. Have heard Wisteria can be grown as a house plant with direct lighting. Do you know then when/how long it would bloom inside? My home has central heat and air. My husband has wooded acreage. Wisteria grows on many of his trees. He cuts the Wisteria completely out, and it breaks my heart cause I love looking at it. Do understand it's very aggressive outside. THANK YOU for your great video.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

I don't think it will bloom inside but it may grow as a vine

[@missharwood343]

Thank you for the video!! So helpful! I've just been gifted some wisteria clipping... Only a few leaves on. It's currently cold and very rainy in UK where I am. Should I put it outside in the sunniest position or leave inside the house on a sunny windowsill in a warm place? X

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

You should put the clippings in coarse sand after dipping in rooting hormone. Ideally, you want it in not warm environment like garage

[@GumbiiGrows]

very nice... and it's proof that only the green ones rooted, and the woody ones dried up... you can't root the wooded stems unless you air layer it...

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Good observation

[@bethanygerman5619]

How long do you keep the bag over the pots if you do not have a greenhouse? Are they safe in winter (zone 5-7) out in the open? Thank you for your tutorial!

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

I keep the bag for about 4 weeks. By then they stabilize. It may not survive in that cold a weather.

[@elisacarlao7372]

Thank you for this video,I have one wisteria but was bought and now is growing and flowering beautiful but I want to Plant more in a different area,our winters,in canada, are very cold,should I bring the pot(with the cuttings) inside during the winter?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Yes

[@katherineb3737]

Hi! I love how simple you make it, great video. Is there any chance we could get an update on the growth, 2 years on? 😁 How long does it take before any chance of flowers? The only reason I am hesitant is that when I just google it, the first thing that pops up is that it takes 15-20 years to flower from a cutting, and I don't want to wait *that* long 😅 Thanks so much!

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

It depends on the growth. Unfortunately I moved out of the previous house and many plants were left behind. You should grow it away from your house because a mature plant has very invasive roots and it can hurt the house.

[@katherineb3737]

@@EasyPeasyGardening Thank you 🥰 It's amazing how you are still answering questions so quickly on an older video. I'm definitely going to be checking out your other vids!😁

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

@@katherineb3737 thank you

[@gulfportflamefighter4545]

Can use a 2 liter sofa bottle for a green house effect. Just cut it where narrow part meets widest area plant stem in a pot use bottle to cover.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

That works too

[@mamielucas3519]

Helped so much.....Many thanks...How long do I keep the plastic bag on it, and do I cover it all the way? Do I keep the plant moist at all times>

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Keep the plastic bag loosely on the planter for 4 weeks. The idea is to keep the stems in time conditions. If the soil is drying out, mist it a bit

[@martincroke75]

With the plastic over the top,can they get too hot? I am on long island in NY. I have been taking plastic off for the day when temperature is in 70 and 80,in direct sun. I do have some new growth,but no leaves yet. I put plastic back on in early evening. I am also trying to root a cherry blossom tree. Have new growth on that too,but leaves I left on cutting,seem to be getting some brown spots. Thanks for nice video! At least with new growth, I must be heading in right direction! Do you feed the cuttings with anything when new growth begins? Miracle Grow?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

If you start with fresh soil you don't need any fertilizer for a few months. When you transplant them, you can add fertilizer

[@kathleensimons7062]

Great video. 👍 if you have a greenhouse, should you still put the bag over the cuttings?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

If the greenhouse is humid then there is no need

[@handrenanwar9421]

how many days need to cover them with a plastic?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

About 4 weeks

[@dona5198]

🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@avig144]

This video is excellent! I’ve never seen that hormone powder. Where can I get it? Does it work for all cuttings? Should I use it for? Rose cuttings as well

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

You can find rooting hormone in any nursery. You can also try amazon. You can use it on all cuttings

[@motomama85]

Did I miss where you shared the best season to take cuttings without causing too much stress or damage to a mother plant? I know you covered with plastic for about 2 months, pulled the dry cuttings, and returned to find even more growth some time later, and then all of a sudden it was fall. But I know it's not a great idea to trim trees when they're flowering... did you wait until after the flowering season to take your cuttings?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

I took the cuttings during spring when it was flowering. Best time is before it blooms in spring

[@daveyandmelissaphillipsjr5197]

Actually I was wondering how to get them started if they are on ground there is very long vines that have been growing on the ground it seems a few of them may have rooted on parts of the vine there are no leaves on them yet but spring is here as we all know so was wondering if it's to early to get clipping off them or if they had rooted is it to early or late to dig them up also where would I cut on the rooted ones hope that all made sense

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

If they are already growing roots, you can clip them off and transplant

[@susanlaltanpuii]

Can you please help me in buying a cut branch since it will take a very long time for the seed to germinate and grow.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Check your local nursery. Also see if there is a shrub growing in the neighborhood. If yes, you can ask them for a cutting.

[@rtamanda]

Thank you for your video! Will the cuttings make blooms right away when planted? Or does it take a few years?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

It will take a few years

[@AllSebastian]

So there are many growing around my city, but I've notice that nearly all of them have no leaves or leaves far from my reach, but they all are flowering. Would I be able to take cuttings from those and still be able to propagate them even though they lack leaves?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Yes

[@TG-rf9fk]

I've left my propagation pot moist, covered, and out of direct sunlight, but found a mushroom grown super tall. Any tips on preventing that from happening? Thank you for your great video! :)

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

You can just remove it

[@dianabecerra943]

Hey if I am picking up some cuttings but do not have my soul prepared and still have to get some rooting hormone - should I keep my cuttings in water for a day or two? Or will they be okay by themselves? Any advice would be helpful

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Yes, keep them in water

[@nancyschraga9902]

What do you do with plantings over winter,bring them in or can they stay outside??

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

If the plants are young I move them in a protected area. If they are big, I leave them out. Some plants survive the winters just fine, some need a burlap wrap

[@bekkaherrington3478]

What do you do with the cuttings over winter if you’re waiting until spring to plant?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Wait to take cuttings in spring. If you get cuttings in winters from someone, plant them.

[@chompers11]

Wow your cuttings look longer than I'd imagine (not that I know anything), do you recommend keeping them that long? I'm going to try in the next couple of days I'm super excited! Thanks for the video

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

You have to wait till the weather is right

[@kaischanel3433]

@@EasyPeasyGardening When is the ideal weather for cutting propagation? Thank you.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

@Kais Chanel late spring or early summer but it also depends on your climate

[@TheMommyrose7]

Thanks for the lesson! What was the name of that powder again, did you say rooting carbon? Can you propagate without the powder, too?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Rooting hormone. It promotes root growth

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

You can propagate without rooting hormone too but the success rate will be lower

[@Cas3620]

Does this type of plant survive in Florida temperatures?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Yes

[@kb7128]

Wonderful video! I have 4 climbing Wisteria and all bloom except one which is quite huge. It’s been about five years and no blooms yet. What do you recommend?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

If the plant started from seeds, it takes many years. Be patient.

[@kb7128]

@@EasyPeasyGardening thank you!

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

@@kb7128 you are welcome

[@L.P12]

what month was it when you started planting them and how warm was it aproximately

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

It was April I think. The temperatures were still low, probably 50 to 70 F

[@coreypendergrass6713]

What was the powder you put on the trimmings? Root harmon? What time of year is best to transplant?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Rooting hormone. Spring is the best time.

[@firouz4296]

Do I have to cover them with a plastic bag? I didnt and the leafs look dead now

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Plastic bag keeps the cuttings in humid environment. Don't give up on them yet. Keep misting them and keep the soil moist.

[@AliceMutasa]

Do you leave the small plants outside throughout the winter? I lost a few well-established plants during the frost last winter, so I'm not hopeful for their chances! (I'm in London btw).

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

I bring them indoors if they are still in planters. I protect the outside plants with a cage and plastic wrap

[@RH-nh4gc]

What is the best season time for wisteria cuttings , I have had no success with these ? 😢

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Try the woody cuttings in fall

[@LivingwithBIGdogs]

Thank you, how long will they take to flower?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

It may take a couple of years because the plant has to grow a little big

[@cathyhedberg3700]

Do you bring the pot inside during winter? I am in NY.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Yes

[@Cas3620]

@@EasyPeasyGardening Great question!

[@grahamthomas411]

Question hard wood cutting and what month did you do this please 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Early spring

[@huynhcharlie]

Hello! Is it possible to propagate from a larger wisteria branch so we can start with a larger plant? How about propagating from those long suckers that alwasy shoot out from the base of the tree?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

You can air layer a larger branch. I have a series of videos on air layering. You can also grow from suckers but if the plant was grafted, it will not work

[@huynhcharlie]

@@EasyPeasyGardening tysm, I'll give it a try 🙏🏻

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

@@huynhcharlie you are welcome

[@Chickn_nuget]

Hello, I was wondering what brand of rooting hormone do you use

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

I don't use any specific brand

[@cherylfritz17]

It's September where I live (Ohio), and I was wondering whether it's too late for me to do this. Also, will they die if I leave them outside over the winter? Could I winter them over in my garage to send them into a dormant state and then bring them out in the spring? Thanks for your video. I just subscribed.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

You should try propagating it in next spring. It will die outside at least when it's young. You can bring it in garage.

[@SusanWillful]

This was my question, too, so thanks for asking and thanks also for the answer. To be sure I'm understanding correctly, you recommend we propagate next spring then bring the young plants in for the winter and plant them the following spring?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

@@SusanWillful woody cuttings propagate better in fall. Green cuttings do better in spring

[@lilianna.9894]

ive read online growing wisteria from seed take 10 plus years to bloom, is this the same for cuttings?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

No, from cuttings it doesn't take that long

[@lindamae100]

When you left the plant until the spring, did you bring it inside? If so, do you water it all winter long? Thank you

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

I left it outside under the tree but I am in zone 9 so the winters aren't that harsh

[@rosefanatic450]

Can this grow in a hot climate (45 degrees Celcius/ 113 degrees Fahrenheit)?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Yes, it will thrive

[@n4jam779]

Best time to take the cuttings? I'm from south asia, so the temperatures are quite high in june and July and get pretty humid in august. But gets pretty cold in winters too. So when should the cuttings be taken and planted?? Would really appreciate if you could answer.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Spring will be the best after winters

[@realking3608]

Can you clip and plant the cuttings during any season or is it best when they flower?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Best in spring because it's the growth time

[@zachberman9785]

Will this method work on larger cuttings with the same effect?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

May not work for woody cuttings

[@TheSameerah9013]

Hi how long before the flowers bud years?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

Hard to say but a few years

[@helenaragon6539]

you can also use root cuttings, which is how I make a lot of plants.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

How do you that?

[@helenaragon6539]

@@EasyPeasyGardening I just pulled the wisteria out by the root and cut pieces of root and planted it....(i had a compost pile and when i pruned my wisteria a while ago i forgot about it it started growing out of my compost pile so i dug it out and started to cut the wisteria root and potted them up.

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

@@helenaragon6539 oh I see

[@helenaragon6539]

my wisteria root worked (its now 8 " high and branching) I planted it in a field that belongs to me but you can also plant the root in a pot, in direct sun. water and sun are the most important to the wisteria ,I check on it daily when we have a drought.

[@elenawilson8443]

I too use root cuttings...I've read the plant will bloom faster

[@HammyTheLoyalHamster]

what if the vine has the flower but no leaves at all?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

That happens on a mature vine in summer. It should still be fine to propagate.

[@dianabecerra943]

What was the mixed used?

[@EasyPeasyGardening]

I don't remember but I normally used general purpose soil, preferably fresh.