How to Propagate a Rubber Plant
Learn how to propagate a rubber plant from stem-tip cuttings in water or soil, or by air layering, plus handling the milky sap, rooting time, and node tips.
Topic
Propagation
Every propagation guide on The Plant Pages: 9 hands-on articles.
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How to Propagate a ZZ Plant
Learn how to propagate a ZZ plant two ways: fast rhizome division and slow leaf cuttings. Water vs soil, why it's slow, and how to be patient for results.
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How to Propagate a Peace Lily
Learn how to propagate a peace lily the only way that works: division at repotting. Step-by-step crown splitting, timing, aftercare, and why cuttings fail.
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How to Propagate a Christmas Cactus
Learn how to propagate a Christmas cactus from stem cuttings: when to take segments, why callusing matters, rooting in soil or water, and avoiding rot.
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How to Propagate a Fiddle Leaf Fig
Learn how to propagate a fiddle leaf fig from stem cuttings in water or soil, or by air layering a leggy plant, with clear steps and realistic timelines.
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How to Propagate a Prayer Plant
Learn how to propagate a prayer plant two reliable ways: stem cuttings rooted in water or soil, and dividing the rootball at repotting time.
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How to Propagate Pothos in Water
Learn how to propagate pothos in water: where to cut, why the node matters, rooting time, light, water changes, and exactly when to pot up into soil.
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How to Propagate String of Pearls
How to propagate string of pearls the reliable way: snip 4 to 5 inch strands, callus the cuts, lay them on gritty soil, and root new pearls in 2 to 3 weeks.
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How to Propagate a Snake Plant: 3 Easy Methods
Learn how to propagate a snake plant by water, soil, and division, with rooting times, potting-up steps, variegation tips, and rot fixes.