Air layering and stem cuttings are effective techniques for propagating rubber plants. Spring or early summer is the best time to propagate rubber plants due to vigorous growth during this period.

Use a clean, sharp knife to make a shallow cut around a stem. Make another shallow cut 1/2 to 1 inch up on the stem. Scrape the bark off between the cuts. Callous-type tissue will develop on the wound ...

Discover 7 houseplant cuttings to take in February. Experts share their top picks and advise on how to root them for double the plants by spring.

The rubber plant, also known as ficus elastica is a member of the Moraceae family and originates from Asia, particularly India, Malaysia and Java, this is according to Feng Shui research. In the wild ...

"Our column focuses on propagating herbaceous and woody perennials through stem cuttings. The process uses simple actions, requires few tools, takes little time or space and can generate many new ...

Propagating plants is simple, after all it's what nature intended. It's an easy and inexpensive way to increase your plant collection (or give them away as gifts). Just take a cutting, place it in ...