Cuttings: Pieces of a plant, typically stem or leaf, that are cut off and placed in a suitable medium to grow roots and develop into a new plant.
Think of cuttings as a way to make copies of your favorite plants. Instead of starting from seed, you take a piece of an existing plant, usually a stem or leaf, and encourage it to grow roots. This cutting is then planted and, if successful, will develop into a new plant genetically identical to the parent plant.
In your home garden, taking cuttings is a great way to propagate many types of plants, from herbs like rosemary to flowering plants like geraniums. It’s a cost-effective way to expand your garden and share your favorite plants with friends and family. The process involves making a clean cut, sometimes using rooting hormone to encourage root growth, and placing the cutting in water or a moist potting mix until roots develop. Once rooted, the new plant can be transplanted into the garden.
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