- 1). Take cuttings from semi-hard wood in the cool, moist weather of fall. Find branches or stems with the current's season's growth and several leaflets. Cut 6 to 8 inches of growth, at a 45 degree angle, for rooting.
- 2). Mix phosphorous-rich liquid or water-soluble plant food such as 6-24-24 or 8-32-16 with water, per manufacturer directions, to produce a fertilizer mix. Phosphorous encourages rooting in plants and acts as a rooting hormone. Pour the fertilizer mixture into glasses or bowls for the cuttings.
- 3). Trim the leaves off the bottom 4 inches of each cutting. Place the cuttings in their glasses or bowls and in warm, safe places in the kitchen. Allow the cuttings to soak for three to four hours.
- 4). Fill 6-inch pots with a mixture of sand and starter soil and stick the bottom 4 inches of each cutting into the soil. Moisten the soil with 2 inches of water and put the cuttings in sites with good air movement and bright indirect sun.
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