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Verbena propagation

20 years ago

I want to start some cuttings from my current verbena plants as I need many more to fill up some garden space. Have not done this before so would appreciate your input. I understand these are pretty easy to do. I have an old aquarium I can use. Do you mist regularly, any natural light? How much of the stem do I cut? Also, they all have blooms, does this matter? Did I wait too late? Thanks in advance for your help.

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georgez5il
20 years ago
take cuttings 1-1.5" long.... remove all but tip leaf. Remove flowers. Apply 0.1% IBA (rooting hormone) stick in well drained soil & mist several times a day..... use indirect light..... If use old aquarium. remove cover several times a day & reduce but do not eliminate misting
bossjim1
20 years ago
If yours are like mine, they root everywhere they touch the ground. If so, cut the stem on the "mother" side, dig up the rooted layer, remove any blooms, and transplant directly into the garden. Keep well watered for a couple of weeks. I've been doing this to mine since the middle of Jan. and haven't lost even one.
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