You cut a section of the cactus at the joint, then allow it to root in a well-draining potting medium. But despite the simplicity of the task, there are some deadly mistakes you should avoid ...

Take a cutting Pencil cacti are among the easiest houseplants to grow from cuttings. To propagate a pencil cactus, the first ...

Make (free!) baby plants! Learn about 13 plants that grow from cuttings, plus get super-easy plant cutting propagation tips ...

Choose the right cactus for the right spot and you'll have a trouble-free, interesting houseplant that'll last for years. Cacti should be repotted as soon as the roots begin to show through the ...

Most of their elaborate root systems develop just 4 to 6 inches below the ground and spread out as wide as the cactus is tall to maximize the plants’ ability to collect water during the winter and ...

And then some more! Many common houseplants actually are easy to propagate, or to grow from cuttings. You won’t have to invest in a greenhouse, buy special tools, or invest in grow lights.