My daughter asked me if she could have cuttings of some of my favorite house plants. She said she could start a new plant from a piece of stem. Could you explain how to do that? Many common house ...

For more severe cases of rot, repot the plant into fresh soil and consider propagating stem cuttings as an insurance policy. Do indoor plants like cold water? Generally, no. Houseplants prefer to ...

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These long-lived plants can survive for decades and are often passed from one generation to the next. They also make wonderful gifts. Learn how to propagate a Christmas cactus from stem cuttings so ...

These long-lived plants can survive for decades and are often passed from one generation to the next. They also make wonderful gifts. Learn how to propagate a Christmas cactus from stem cuttings ...

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For starters, be choosy when buying plants. Avoid getting those that show signs of existing root rot, like wilted leaves, mushy stems, or wet and rot-smelling soil. You can't save them all — and you ...

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