Propagating Anthurium (Flamingo Plant)

In a true urban jungle, one plant simply can’t be missed: the Strelitzia. This tropical showstopper grows several metres tall in the wild and makes a striking statement indoors too. It looks a lot like the Banana plant, but propagating it works a bit differently.

Want to multiply your Strelitzia? With some strength, patience and four clear steps, you can.

Rinse your knife or scissors with hot water, then disinfect them with alcohol. This helps keep bacteria and fungi away from your cuttings.

Place an old towel to catch any mess. Carefully remove the Strelitzia from its pot and shake off the excess soil. Remove as much old potting soil as possible from between the roots so you can clearly see the root system.

Decide how many cuttings you’d like to make. Gently separate the plant into sections by hand. Each cutting should have its own root system.

If the plant doesn’t come apart easily, use a clean knife to divide the roots.

Place each cutting in its own pot with fresh soil. Put the pots somewhere sunny and keep the soil lightly moist.

It’s normal for the cutting to look a bit droopy at first. The plant needs time to adjust. When it starts standing upright again or grows a new leaf, you’ll know it has settled in. Roots usually appear after about two weeks.

• When: spring or early summer is ideal
• Light: lots of sunlight, preferably direct
• Water: keep the soil lightly moist
• Cutting: make sure each cutting has roots
• Patience: it may take a while to recover

That’s totally normal. The plant is now on its own and needs time to adjust. Give it light, water and space – and it’ll bounce back.

These tips are based on our own experience with propagating. All methods are tested in our plant nursery and work well for beginners too.

Want to explore more propagation tips? Check out our other step-by-step plant guides.