Clusia (Autograph tree) Propagation

Clusia is an easy-care houseplant with round, shiny leaves. It looks a bit like a Philodendron Atom, but requires less care. The good news: it’s very simple to propagate Clusia and grow new plants from one parent.

Rinse your knife or scissors under hot water and disinfect them. This helps prevent bacteria and fungi from spreading.

Cut a 10 cm stem with at least 3 leaves.

Optional: apply rooting powder to the cut end and let it dry.

Put the cutting in a glass of water. Make sure the leaves don’t touch the water to prevent rotting.

Change the water once a week. After 2 to 4 weeks, roots will start to grow. Wait until the roots are at least 5 cm long before planting in potting soil.

• When: spring or summer

• Light: bright, indirect light

• Water: water after planting in soil

• Soil: light, well-draining soil

• Patience: roots usually appear after 2 to 4 weeks

That’s normal. The cutting needs time to adapt. Keep the water clean and wait until roots are well-developed.

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

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