How to make cuttings of Coleus plants

Sun-loving coleus types are cultivars and according to the international code of Nomenclature for cultivated plants, a cultivar must retain its distinguishing characteristics from one generation to the next.

The only way to do this is by propagating the plants from cuttings, thus maintaining their genetic purity. This ensures the retention of their amazing leaf patterns.

• Take a section of the stem tip with at least three leaf nodes.
• Strip off most of the lower leaves.
• Stick the stem in a container filled with water and set it indoors in a sunny spot.
• Within a few weeks roots will appear and you are ready for planting.

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