stem cutting

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A cutting taken from a plant's stem for propagation.

cuttingADJECTIVE + cutting

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stem

Examples (10)

  • Propagating plants from a stem cutting is a popular gardening technique.
  • She carefully placed the stem cutting in a jar of water to encourage root growth.
  • For best results, take a stem cutting just below a leaf node.
  • Not every stem cutting will successfully root, so it's wise to take several.
  • The botanist explained how to identify the ideal part of the plant for a stem cutting.
  • I've had great luck growing new lavender plants from a single stem cutting.
  • A stem cutting from a healthy, mature plant has the highest chance of survival.
  • Dipping the end of the stem cutting in rooting hormone can speed up the process.
  • He was disappointed when his prized rose stem cutting failed to take root.
  • This book provides a step-by-step guide to propagation by stem cutting.