Webinar: Propagation Basics

Begin the new year by learning how to propagate new plants! Our plant expert Taylor Pochron will share tips and teach the way to create new plants through the propagation of clippings. This is the perfect tutorial for every level of gardener.



Webinar Outline

Introductions: Hello I am Taylor Pochron 🙂

All pictures shown are of my plant collection that I’ve been growing over many years. Please enjoy this showcase and its accompanying discussion on plant propagation.

What is Propagation & Why is it important:

The awesome reality of plants being Totipotent.
Sexual Vs. Asexual Propagation
So many plants are grown through simple propagation methods.

Growing mediums

Water, Sphagnum moss, Perlite (rocks), Soil…
How roots are affected by their growing medium
Different species propagate more effectively in different mediums.

Division: A simple way to multiply plants

Splitting root balls to quickly make many plants from one.
Balancing energy (roots area to foliage size)
Common practice for plants that grow in clusters and/or form pups
Ferns, bromides, palms, sansevierias, pileas… etc

Cuttings: Large topic of the webinar

A portion of a plant is cut and allowed to grow into a new plant

Some of my successful propagation stories

Where to cut!

Identifying growth nodes
Deciding on the size of the cutting.
Difference between new & old growth
Snipping techniques for healthy cuttings and mother plant

Rooting Hormones

Liquid: Tappin Roots (Willow Bark Extract)
Powder: Rooting hormone
Hormones creating by the cuttings themselves

Growing Containers

Water vessels like jars, glasses, and vases
Propagation boxes with sphagnum moss

Wrap up

Question and Answer
Upcoming webinars and events
Plugging Socials (@tayloredplants)