1. How to take cuttings… Cuttings: Label Stem Parts Leaf Petiole
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
How to take cuttings…
Cuttings:
Label Stem Parts
Leaf
Petiole
Internode
This slide goes with the “Cuttings Lab.”
Node

2. How to take cuttings… Stem Cuttings: Cut a section of stem
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
How to take cuttings…
Stem Cuttings:
Cut a section of stem
Be sure there are at least 2 nodes
This slide goes with the “Cuttings Lab.”

3. How to take cuttings… Stem Cuttings: 2. Strip leaves from bottom nodes
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
How to take cuttings…
Stem Cuttings:
2. Strip leaves from bottom nodes
This slide goes with the “Cuttings Lab.”

4. How to take cuttings… Stem Cuttings: 3. Dip in rooting hormone
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
How to take cuttings…
Stem Cuttings:
3. Dip in rooting hormone
This slide goes with the “Cuttings Lab.”

5. How to take cuttings… Stem Cuttings: Plant in soil less media & Water
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
How to take cuttings…
Stem Cuttings:
Plant in soil less media & Water
This slide goes with the “Cuttings Lab.”

6. How to take cuttings… Leaf Cuttings:
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
How to take cuttings…
Leaf Cuttings:
1. Cut a leaf from the stem and plant in soil less media
This slide goes with the “Cuttings Lab.”

7. Pinguicula 'Pirouette' before leaf pullings were taken
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
How to take cuttings…
Leaf Cuttings:
This slide goes with the “Cuttings Lab.”
Pinguicula 'Pirouette' before leaf pullings were taken
Pull away leaves

8. Place on Vermiculite & cover to create humidity
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
How to take cuttings…
Leaf Cuttings:
This slide goes with the “Cuttings Lab.”
Place on Vermiculite & cover to create humidity

9. After a month or so, leaf starts to root and sprout new growth
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
How to take cuttings…
Leaf Cuttings:
This slide goes with the “Cuttings Lab.”
After a month or so, leaf starts to root and sprout new growth

10. Leaf Cutting of Tuberous Begonia
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
How to take cuttings…
Leaf Cuttings:
This slide goes with the “Cuttings Lab.”
Leaf Cutting of Tuberous Begonia

11. How to take cuttings… Other Types of Cuttings: Leaf Section Cuttings
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
How to take cuttings…
Other Types of Cuttings:
This slide goes with the “Cuttings Lab.”
Leaf Section Cuttings

12. How to take cuttings… Other Types of Cuttings: Root Cuttings
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
How to take cuttings…
Other Types of Cuttings:
This slide goes with the “Cuttings Lab.”
Root Cuttings

13. How to take cuttings… Other Types of Cuttings: Heel Cuttings
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
How to take cuttings…
Other Types of Cuttings:
This slide goes with the “Cuttings Lab.”
Heel Cuttings

14. How to take cuttings… Other Types of Cuttings: Eye Cuttings
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
How to take cuttings…
Other Types of Cuttings:
This slide goes with the “Cuttings Lab.”
Eye Cuttings

15. How to take cuttings… Tips for Cuttings:
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
How to take cuttings…
Tips for Cuttings:
Rooting Hormone isn’t always necessary, but may increase speed of root formation
Remove ALL flowers
Remove excessive leaves
This slide goes with the “Cuttings Lab.”

16. How to Separate Plants Division/Separation:
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
How to Separate Plants
Division/Separation:
1. Dig up plant with as many roots as possible
This slide goes with the Division/Separation lab

17. How to Separate Plants Division/Separation:
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
How to Separate Plants
Division/Separation:
2. Wash off excess soil and split roots at the natural separation
This slide goes with the Division/Separation lab

18. How to Separate Plants Division/Separation:
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
How to Separate Plants
Division/Separation:
3. Replant, water well, and keep in shade til completely re-rooted
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19. Steps Division/Separation:
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
Steps
Division/Separation:
Be sure each separation has it’s own root system
This slide goes with the Division/Separation lab

20. Steps Division/Separation: Plants that are easily separated: Aloe Vera
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
Steps
Division/Separation:
Plants that are easily separated:
This slide goes with the Division/Separation lab
Aloe Vera                                     
Hostas                                     

21. Steps Division/Separation: Plants that are easily separated:
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
Steps
Division/Separation:
Plants that are easily separated:
**Some perennial flower beds need to be trimmed back after a few years of establishment so they don’t overgrow the area.***
This slide goes with the Division/Separation lab
Many Perennials                                     

22. Steps Ground Layering: Often done with vine plants
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
Steps
Ground Layering:
Often done with vine plants
Take section of vine & place under soil
In time, new roots form
This slide goes with the Layering Lab Sheet

23. Steps Air Layering: 1 & 2: With sharp knife, cut away outer layer
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
Steps
Air Layering: 1 & 2: With sharp knife, cut away outer layer
3. Cover in wet sphagnum peat moss
4. Cover tightly with plastic
This slide goes with the Layering Lab Sheet

24. Steps Air Layering: Result Will take at least 1 month or more
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
Steps
Air Layering:
Result
Will take at least 1 month or more
This slide goes with the Layering Lab Sheet

25. Steps Other Types of Layering: Stolons and Runners Tip Layering
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
Steps
Other Types of Layering:
Stolons and Runners                                     
Tip Layering                                     
This slide goes with the Layering Lab Sheet
Compound Layering                                     
Simple Layering                                     

26. Steps Air Layering: Successful with woody stemmed plants
H. Demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, and layering.
Steps
Air Layering:
Successful with woody stemmed plants
Decreases plant stress because it’s connected to mother plant until rooted
This slide goes with the Layering Lab Sheet