🌱 Optional: Use Rooting Hormone
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Dip the cut end into rooting hormone powder or gel to encourage faster root growth.
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Shake off excess before planting.
🪴 Best Ways to Root the Cuttings
1. Rooting in Water 💧
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Place the cutting in a glass of clean water, just covering the stem base.
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Avoid soaking the leaves.
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Change the water every 2 days.
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Wait 2–3 weeks for roots to appear. Once roots are 3–5 cm long, transplant into soil.
2. Rooting in Soil 🪴
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Use a light, well-draining soil mix (e.g., potting mix + perlite or sand).
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Plant the cutting about 5 cm deep in a small pot.
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Cover with a clear plastic bag or container to retain moisture (mini greenhouse).
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Mist occasionally to keep humidity high.
🌤️ Care Tips While Rooting
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✅ Light: Bright, indirect sunlight — no direct sun.
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✅ Temperature: Ideal range is 18–24°C (65–75°F).
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✅ Humidity: High humidity helps. Mist often or use a humidity dome.
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✅ Patience: Roots may take several weeks to develop.
🌿 Transplanting Your New Plant
Once roots are at least 5 cm long, you can:
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Repot into a larger container, or
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Plant it in the garden in a well-prepared, rich, and well-drained soil bed.
🔁 Extra Tips for Success
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🌱 Be gentle — avoid disturbing the cutting once planted.
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☀️ No harsh sun — protect from drying out.
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💧 Water carefully — keep soil moist but not soggy.
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🌸 Use mature, disease-free parent plants for best results.
Propagating hydrangeas from cuttings is a rewarding and fun gardening project. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned green thumb, following this simple method will give you strong, healthy new hydrangea plants in no time!
