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Plant Propagation Techniques
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Cuttings
Cut a stem or leaf and plant in a suitable medium; suitable for many houseplants and shrubs.
Layering
Bend a branch to the ground and cover it with soil; suitable for berry crops and ornamental shrubs.
Budding
A form of grafting using a single bud; suitable for fruit trees like peaches and roses.
Grafting
Joining two plants together; suitable for fruit trees and some ornamentals.
Bulbs and Corms
Planting bulbils, bulblets, or corms in soil; suitable for tulips, daffodils, and gladioli.
Spore propagation
Sowing fern spores on moist soil; suitable for ferns and bryophytes.
Division
Separate the plant into multiple parts; suitable for herbaceous perennials and some bulbs.
Tissue Culture (Micropropagation)
Using small plant pieces in laboratory conditions; suitable for orchids and many other plants.
Seed Propagation
Sow seeds in soil; suitable for most annuals and perennials.
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