--- title: "Propagating & Sowing" description: "The seed and cutting group" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg" language: "en" modified: "2023-05-04T12:13:58.337Z" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v2/cloudinary/global_data/communities/propagatingAndSowing.jpg" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) # Propagating \& Sowing Connect with other plant enthusiasts to learn about the art of propagating and sowing, and gain insights on how to grow new plants from seeds and cuttings. Misc. 48712 members, 3540 posts ## Posts - [I just got a gorgeous top jade cutting from a prop swap, what is the best way for it to grow roots? In water or…](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65b579dc731a9e1b528046bc.md) (by Rebecca, 2024-01-27, 1 comment) - [The second picture is the finicky Polly , which is the mother plant. The first is the little baby Polly that I grew.](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65b516cbf776738b6c233c64.md) (by Ms.sunshine423, 2024-01-27, 0 comments) - [How would I propagate a lucky bamboo plant? Also is it possible to do so in water](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65b3f09d1cd302514fd95ba7.md) (by K, 2024-01-26, 1 comment) - [Hello! I got this Alocasia a few weeks ago and she’s doing well with lots of mature leaves and already popped up 4…](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65b34e8dfeb35dc6fbd170ca.md) (by Michelle, 2024-01-26, 2 comments) - [So, I recently walked around one of my favorite local nurseries after a big freeze in hopes of finding my wish list…](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65b197d07a52804ec490393e.md) (by Beth, 2024-01-24, 6 comments) - [Dear Plant community members, I recently bought 4 beautiful tropical plants from a store in NY during my 1 day visit…](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65b033d45113825052340974.md) (by Jyotsna, 2024-01-23, 6 comments) - [So I got outside cactus seeds today at Lowe’s and I wanna keep them as succulents tho idk how to start them please give…](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65adce9788ad6fb6c87f6a10.md) (by ZWolfhiem, 2024-01-22, 1 comment) - [I got a snake plant leaf from my art teacher ( who is also a plant fiend) last year. I cut it into three and they all…](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65ad4a439b24eb46b16ebf12.md) (by mushroombookgirl, 2024-01-21, 1 comment) - [Another victim of the cold???? What do I do I can’t tell if the root system is still in tact with the top parts of the…](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65ad3b9cfbe4cd2bb3816aa0.md) (by Angel, 2024-01-21, 2 comments) - [Some of my plants aren’t doing to well I can only assume it’s because we’ve had a sudden drop in weather into the below…](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65ad3aa5fbe4cded0f8144dd.md) (by Angel, 2024-01-21, 1 comment) - [Anyone know if it’s ok to separate a baby moth orchid from the parent when it’s about to bloom or should I wait?](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65ac4d57490c5f35399c0aaf.md) (by Ben, 2024-01-20, 2 comments) - [I accidentally propagated some Tradescantia Jose Puig cuttings in a ziplock bag. I planned to place the cuttings in…](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65ac174fc29c08ae03832db1.md) (by Sunny, 2024-01-20, 2 comments) - [Why are my Zz props getting yellow?🤍🪴](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65ab4c5b51f91c9df03d6a7c.md) (by Doll, 2024-01-20, 1 comment) - [Can you prop golden pothos by applying rooting hormone to the cutting (making sure there’s at least one node) and…](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65aaeefb88ad6f9434281913.md) (by Gwendolyn, 2024-01-19, 2 comments) - [I rescued this monstera from Home Depot a couple days ago, and gave it some of the purived plant food you see behind…](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65aac1a5f3857cd480cc23c5.md) (by Jaiden, 2024-01-19, 0 comments) - [Propagating my pothos in water has been one of the most rewarding things in my plant mom journey haha, it’s almost…](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65aabc69f0dd3a2c5b15d3b0.md) (by juju, 2024-01-19, 2 comments) - [I just got this jade plant from a friend. I’m wondering if I can cut the top off from the stem and propagate it, it…](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65a9cfa2a97e2d390e0404e6.md) (by emily🌿, 2024-01-19, 2 comments) - [Hi. I saved this monstera albo from root rot months ago by placing it in water with a pothos cutting and an air stone.…](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65a9acdd88ad6f627bfdb778.md) (by Freya, 2024-01-18, 9 comments) - [This used to be a aloe that I overwatered :( Is it too far gone or can I try to propagated it?](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65a9902b87571713ae56b520.md) (by Spencer, 2024-01-18, 1 comment) - [Squirrels destroyed my tree succulent :( bunch of leaves fell off so im trying to propagate. Suggestions on the best…](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65a9471b4b22f71a5a929000.md) (by Beachbee, 2024-01-18, 7 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg.md?cursor=QCHQom97qxdQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQAKG4Fwxm7jGA) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_