21 Plants and Herbs You Can Propagate From Cuttings

Growing plants from cuttings are one of the most straightforward ways to start your own garden without a struggle. Plants grown from cuttings are accurate clones of the parent plant, so you have a complete idea of what you are growing.

Generally, growing plants from the seeds is a long process, this is the reason why many gardeners prefer to grow new plants from cuttings. 

In picking a place to grow your herbs, keep in mind that they need a good four to six hours of sun daily. There are many herbs that you can grow to enhance your cooking. When you plant a kitchen garden, don’t only plant the herbs you know, take a chance on something else. You might just be surprised.

So, if you are ready to grow plants and herbs from cuttings, here is a list of plants and herbs you can start from cuttings.

Sage

The best way to regrow sage is by cuttings from a garden in the fall and repots it in spring. You can easily place the cuttings in water until they form roots, and then transplant them into the pot.

Dill

Dill is a great flavoring for fish, lamb, potatoes, and peas. It also aids in digestion, helps to fight bad breath, and has the added benefits of reducing swelling and cramps. Dill is easy to grow. It will also attract helpful insects to your gardens such as wasps and other predatory insects.

Lavender

Lavender is a wonderful herb with its beautiful aroma, you can easily grow this herb from cuttings. All you need to do is, take 3-inch tip cuttings in early spring and root them in the cold frame. Then transplant them into the garden beds after 4-6 weeks.

Thyme

for this plant, you’ll need tip cuttings and take them in the summer, which should later be transferred in a moist potting medium.

Mint

There are several varieties of mint. You can use it in drinks like mojitos or mint juleps. Or add some mint to your summer iced tea. Mint freshens the breath and will help to calm your stomach. But if you grow mint, remember that it’s considered an invasive plant. Mint will spread and take over your garden. It’s best grown in containers.

Rosemary

if your rosemary plant is new, you’ll need tip cuttings taken in the spring or basal or heel cuttings taken in fall, also rooted in cold frames. The cuttings should be taken in separate pots, and to be covered with a plastic dome- this will prevent the rosemary plant to grow uncontrollably.

Horseradish

You can easily regrow horseradish by simply dividing the root into three pieces then replanting it about a foot apart in your garden. Or simply, plant it inside the moist and silty soil.

Salvia

Salvia is a medicinal plant family that includes dozens of perennial and annual options. Scarlet tends to be the most common color for salvia, but you can also find this plant in shades of salmon, purple, pink, white, lavender, orange, and burgundy.

Oregano

Oregano is another easy herb that can grow in a jar of water. Make sure to remove all its flowers and leaves except on the top before keeping it in water.

Cilantro / Coriander 

Cilantro is also known as coriander leaf or Chinese parsley. Cilantro is perfect for adding to spicy foods like chills, and Mexican, Chinese, Southeast Asian, and Indian cuisines. The seeds of cilantro are known as coriander. The plant grows early in the season and doesn’t like it when the ground becomes too warm.

Fuchsia

Take cuttings in the spring and start regrowing them in the moist compost and soil mix, make sure the leaves are covered completely.

African Violets

Choose a healthy plant and cut off its healthy leaves with 2-3 inches of leafy stalk. Poke a hole with a chopstick at a 70-degree angle, then insert the stalk leaf into the tray of moist compost and sand. Make sure to keep the tray moist and warm and in a bright lit area.

Fennel

Fennel is very flavorful and aromatic, and along with anise is a primary ingredient in absinthe. Fennel is native to the Mediterranean region and does best in dry soils near the ocean or on river banks. The strongly flavored leaves of fennel are similar in shape to dill. The bulb can be sautéed or grilled, or eaten raw. Fennel bulbs are used for garnishes or sometimes added to salads.

Azalea

The easiest time to propagate azaleas is in the spring. Wait until the leaves have matured – the wood should be somewhat brittle to the touch. Then, trim five or six inches from healthy branches. The cutting needs to be trimmed just below where a leaf joins the stem. Make sure you take the flower buds off the entire cutting and remove leaves from the lower third portion of the plant.

Before you put the cutting in the potting mixture, be sure to dip the end of it in the rooting hormone. This will give a good head start. Stash your cuttings in bright (yet indirect) light.

Fresh Tarragon

French tarragon is the traditional ingredient of ‘Fines Herbes’ and is the aristocrat of fresh herbs. A must-have for any Culinary Herb Garden! It will transform an ordinary dish into a work of art with its spicy anise flavor. A little tarragon in a chicken salad makes a profound difference. It is wonderful in sauces, soups, and meat dishes. Try it with vegetables. It is the choice for any hearty dish.

Begonia

Take begonia cutting of 1 inch long and press it gently into the moistened potting mix. Place the cutting in a warm, humid, and well-lit spot out of direct sunlight until roots begin to form.

Hydrangea

Cut down 4 inches off from the tip of the plant and leave two to three pairs of leaves. Plant them in moist rooting soil and cover them with plastic, you can also cut off the leaves in half to avoid moisture loss.

Jade Plant

Take a branch of the jade plant which is about 3-4 inches long and allow them to dry. Once it is dried, plant it in potting mixture and keep it damped until it takes root.

Chinese Evergreen

When you see these plants becoming leggy, take tip cuttings and pot them in moist and sand potting mix. Don’t forget to mist the leaves just to keep them hydrated until new roots can supply water.

Philodendron

There are all kinds of philodendrons you can choose from – many of which have gorgeous leaf colors and patterns. Luckily, most of them grow easily from cuttings. You will want to use tip cuttings that have at least two nodes. These will be easiest to grow, as they’ll produce directly from the tip immediately (sometimes even before the roots have fully formed).

Californian tree poppy

December is the best month to take cuttings from this plant, and you’ll need 3-inch sections from the roots. Place these in a tray of a moist mixture from compost and sand. Plant cuttings outside during the summer.