Propagating Anthurium (Flamingo Plant)

Have you ever bought a herb plant that didn’t last long? No worries. Propagating herbs is super easy. This way, you’ll never run out of basil, mint or fresh thyme again.

Use scissors or a knife that’s nice and clean. Rinse under hot water and dry with a clean cloth. Disinfect with alcohol to remove bacteria or fungi. This prevents infections while propagating.

Snip a few stems from the plant. Aim for stems that are 10 to 15 centimetres long. Longer stems mean more leaves and a better chance of root development.

Remove the bottom leaves and place the cuttings in a glass of water. Make sure no leaves are touching the water, as this can cause rot and stop the cutting from rooting.

After two to four weeks, the roots should be long enough. As a rule of thumb, wait until the roots are about five centimetres. Then repot the cuttings into fresh soil and keep the soil slightly moist at first.

• Best time: spring to late summer
• Light: bright but indirect sunlight
• Water: keep soil lightly moist
• Tip: basil tends to root faster than thyme
• Note: Better to cut too many than too few cuttings

Not all types work well. Soft herbs like basil, mint and coriander are perfect. Woody herbs like rosemary or sage take more time and patience.

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.