Here’s how to propagate philodendron in just a few simple steps.

you’re free to use the portions youprune awayto propagate new plants.

Types of Philodendron

ThegenusPhilodendroncontainshundreds of different species.

Front view of multiple glass jars with philodendron cuttings for propagation

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Many of them are trailing philodendrons withheart-shaped leaves that grow on long vines.

Using clean, sharp pruners or scissors, take six-inch cuttings, cutting just below a leaf node.

Remove the leaves from the bottom (cut) half of the stem.

Overhead view of materials needed to propagate philodendron cuttings

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Monitor the Cuttings

Put the jar in a warm place with bright, indirect light.

Change the water if it gets cloudy.

Keep an eye out for small white roots growing from the nodes on the stem.

Closeup of taking cuttings from a philodendron

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Use your finger to poke a hole in the pot for each cutting.

Keep the soil evenly moist for the first week or so, then care for the plant as usual.

Take cuttings that are about six inches long.

Placing the philodendron cuts in a jar of water

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Remove the leaves on the lower half of the cuttings.

Prepare the Pot

Fill the pot up to an inch below the rim with potting mix.

Moisten the potting mix with water.

Monitoring the philodendron cuttings in jars of water

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Poke holes a few inches deep in the soil for each cutting.

Use your fingers to gently pat down the soil around each cutting to hold it in place.

Put the pot in a warm, humid place with bright, indirect light.

Planting the philodendron cuttings in a pot with soil

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Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy.

After a few weeks, give the cuttings a gentle tug.

If there’s resistance, that means the cutting has rooted.

Taking cuttings from the philodendron mother plant

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you could also watch for new leaf growth on the cuttings, which also indicates rooting.

It’s possible to propagate philodendrons in both soil and water.

Water can be easier for those new to propagation, however, as you might observe root development.

Preparing pots for planting philodendron cuttings

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Philodendron nodes are located on the stem where new leaves or roots grow.

To encourage more growth, cut just above a leaf node.

Cut at a 45 degree angle to encourage the plant to branch out.

Planting the philodendron cuttings in pots

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Monitoring the planted philodendron cuttings

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