It's really easy to multiply the number of plants you have with cloning, also known as propagating. Here's the basics on how to DIY -
To be really green with this greenery project; I used a soup can from my recycle. The soil needs to drain so I punched in some drain holes. Almost any container (as long as it isn't absorbent) can be a planter if it drains.
1- Take your stem cutting from a node at a 45 degree angle,a leaf intersection. Haha
2- dip the cutting in water.
3- remove most of the leaves, saving a few at the top of the plant.
4- take the cut end and cover it completely with honey, this acts as a anti fungal to prevent root rot.
5- place the cutting in your pot with soil and a finger poked holed.
I used my hand as the container for the honey but I would recommend a spoon:)
It's best to mist the clones with water and not water the soil directly until it starts to show dryness, aka cracks. That's pretty much it. Take several clippings so that you have some room for error, as every clone isn't identical and might not work as well.
Hope you're having good times this weekend, keep it classy.
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