Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Five Plants You Can Easily Grow From Cuttings
You can grow some new plants without buying full-grown ones.
You do this by taking a small piece of stem called a cutting.
Roses can be planted in moist soil.
Money plant cuttings can first grow roots in a glass of water.
Tulsi cuttings can grow in water or lightly moist soil.
Hibiscus and jasmine can be planted in soil that drains well.
Most cuttings need bright light without strong, harsh sun.
You should keep the soil from becoming too wet and wait patiently for roots to form.
Rose, money plant, tulsi, hibiscus, and jasmine can be propagated from stem cuttings.
Rose cuttings should be planted in moist soil and kept in bright, indirect light.
Money plant cuttings need at least one or two nodes and can begin in water.
Tulsi cuttings may grow in clean water or lightly moist soil away from harsh sunlight.
Hibiscus and jasmine cuttings need well-draining soil, indirect light, and patience while rooting.
- Who
- People who want to grow plants at home.
- What
- Advice on propagating five popular plants from stem cuttings.
- When
- The article was last updated on August 29, 2026, at 14:47 IST.
- Where
- At home, using pots, soil, or a glass of water.
- Why
- To grow plants without repeatedly spending money on new ones.
- Plants featured
- Rose, money plant, tulsi, hibiscus, and jasmine
- Rose method
- Plant a healthy, slightly thick stem in moist soil.
- Money plant method
- Place a cutting with at least one or two nodes in water, then transfer it to soil after strong roots appear.
- Tulsi method
- Place a strong stem cutting in clean water or lightly moist soil.
- Light requirement
- Bright, indirect light is recommended for the cuttings.
- Watering caution
- Keep soil lightly moist or moderately watered, but avoid overwatering and waterlogging.
- Rooting time
- Hibiscus and jasmine may take time to develop roots.