29 Stunning Indoor Plants That Grow Easily from Cuttings
Want to grow your indoor garden without buying new plants?
Propagating from cuttings is a simple and cost-effective solution.
These 29 indoor plants thrive when grown from cuttings, making it easy to create new plants for your home.
From pothos to succulents, you’ll find a variety of species perfect for beginners and plant lovers looking to expand their collections.
Tradescantia
Tradescantia stands out with its small, spike-shaped leaves that feature beautiful stripes ranging from white to purple. This plant thrives in both water and soil, making propagation easy.
Simply take a cutting from a mature plant, place it in water for 2-3 weeks, and watch the roots begin to develop. Once the roots are established, it’s ready to transfer to soil, allowing you to enjoy its vibrant colors in your home.
Philodendron
Philodendrons are resilient, fast-growing indoor plants that propagate easily. All you need to do is cut a stem from a mature plant and place it in clean water.
Within days, the cutting will begin developing roots, and once they're strong, you can move it into soil. The rich green foliage of this plant brings a lush, tropical feel, and you'll enjoy watching it flourish.
Umbrella Tree
The umbrella tree, also known as Schefflera, is perfect for propagation through stem cuttings planted in potting mix. With proper light and regular watering, root development takes about a month.
This plant, with its broad, shiny leaves, adds a modern yet tropical touch to any indoor space, and it grows into a beautiful statement piece over time.
African Violets
African violets, known for their delicate, colorful flowers, benefit greatly from the use of rooting hormone when propagated. Cut a stem from the parent plant, dip it into rooting hormone, and plant it in soil.
After about a month, the roots will develop, allowing the plant to thrive. These violets add elegance to your home, and their blooms bring a cheerful burst of color.
Snake Plant
Snake plants are one of the easiest indoor plants to propagate. Simply remove a leaf from the mature plant and place it in water.
You can also cut the leaf into smaller sections and place them directly into soil. As the roots form, this plant brings a sculptural quality to your decor, with its tall, sleek leaves that require minimal care.
Wax Ivy
Wax ivy is a stunning vine with glossy, dark green leaves edged in white. For propagation, cut a 4-6 inch stem during the growing season and plant it in sandy soil.
As the plant takes root, its elegant leaves will add texture and charm to your home, bringing a fresh, clean look to any indoor setting. Wax ivy’s resilience makes it a great choice for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
Croton
Crotons, with their vividly colored foliage, can be propagated either in water or soil. While rooting in water may take a little longer, the process is fascinating to watch.
For faster growth, planting directly in potting mix helps the plant adapt to its new home. These plants bring a pop of color to any room, and propagating crotons is a great way to spread their bold beauty throughout your home.
Grape Ivy
Grape ivy is a beautiful trailing plant that can be easily propagated from a single cutting. Take a cutting with a node, trim 3/4 to 1 1/4 inches below the node, and dip it into rooting hormone to help speed up root development.
Whether grown in water or soil, grape ivy brings a lush, delicate look to your living space.
Creeping Fig
Creeping fig is perfect for adding greenery to indoor walls or vertical spaces. When pruning this fast-growing plant, save the cuttings to propagate new ones.
Remove the lower leaves and place the cuttings in water. Within a few weeks, they’ll begin to root, and you can transfer them to soil for a charming addition to your decor.
Black-Eyed Susan Vine
Black-eyed Susan vine is an energetic grower with bright yellow blooms. Propagate by cutting a 6-8 inch stem and placing it in water or soil, where it will quickly develop roots.
This climbing plant is perfect for adding a touch of warmth and color to your indoor garden, and its hardy nature makes propagation simple and fun.
Rubber Tree
Rubber tree plants are propagated by taking a cutting from the mature plant and placing it in a soilless potting mix. Remove the lower leaves, roll the remaining leaves inward to retain moisture, and cover the plant with a clear plastic bag.
This method encourages rapid rooting, resulting in a glossy, robust addition to your home.
Prayer Plant
The prayer plant, known for its striking, patterned leaves, is another excellent choice for propagation. Take a cutting from the stem below a node and place it in a pot of moist soil.
Over time, this plant's roots will develop, rewarding you with its vibrant leaves that fold up in the evening as if in prayer. It’s a lively, colorful addition to your plant collection.
Ti Plant
Ti plant is a dramatic indoor plant with deep green leaves edged in purple or black. It can be propagated by taking a stem cutting and placing it in distilled water.
To ensure success, let tap water sit out for a few days or boil it before use to remove chlorine and fluoride. The ti plant makes a bold, tropical statement in any room.
Jade Plant
Jade plants are popular for their plump, succulent leaves, and they can be easily propagated from either stem or leaf cuttings. Place them in soil and keep the area well-lit.
Jade plants develop roots quickly with the right moisture levels, and they make a sturdy, long-lasting addition to any space. Their simple, structured form brings a minimalist charm.
Begonia
Begonias, known for their wide range of colors and leaf shapes, propagate easily from stem cuttings. Take a piece from a mature plant and place it in potting mix, keeping the soil moist to encourage rooting.
Some begonias can also be propagated in water, making them versatile and perfect for indoor plant enthusiasts who love variety. Their vibrant, textured foliage is a treat for the eyes.
Dragon Tree
Dragon tree is a hardy, stylish plant that can be propagated through both top and stem cuttings. Take the cuttings, remove any leaves that may sit in water, and submerge the stems.
Changing the water regularly will help roots develop. Dragon tree’s elegant, sword-shaped leaves make it an eye-catching centerpiece in any room.
Split Leaf Plant
Split leaf plant, often known as Monstera, is a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts. Propagating is simple—take a cutting with at least one leaf and node, and place it in water.
Let the roots develop over several months before transferring the plant to soil. This plant’s dramatic, split leaves add a natural, jungle-like feel to any space.
ZZ Plant
ZZ plant is known for its resilience and ability to thrive in low light. It can be propagated by stem cuttings, leaf cuttings, or division.
Take a healthy stem with dark green leaves, remove the lower leaves, and place it in either water or soil. While water propagation takes longer, the ZZ plant rewards patience with its glossy, vibrant appearance.
Dumb Cane
Dumb cane, or Dieffenbachia, is a striking plant with broad, patterned leaves. Propagate it by taking a stem cutting and placing it in water or soil.
Water propagation lets you watch the roots grow, making the process even more rewarding. Change the water regularly, and soon the cutting will develop into a healthy new plant, adding a tropical flair to your home.
Chinese Money Plant
Chinese money plant, often called the friendship plant, is easily propagated through its baby offsets. Cut the small plant at the base, near the soil, and place it in water until roots form.
Once rooted, plant it in soil, and enjoy its round, coin-like leaves. Known for bringing good fortune, it makes a thoughtful gift and a stylish addition to any room.
Arrowhead Vine
Arrowhead vine brings a fresh, lively touch to your home with its arrow-shaped leaves. It thrives in water, making it easy to propagate.
Take a cutting with at least two leaves and place it in water, where roots will begin to appear within three weeks. The plant grows quickly, adding an attractive, natural look to any indoor space.
String of Pearls
String of pearls is known for its unique, cascading strands of bead-like leaves. Propagating this plant is simple and rewarding.
Cut a few strands, plant them directly into well-draining potting mix, and keep the soil moist. Before long, the cuttings will take root, and you’ll have a thriving, modern plant to showcase in your home.
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Fiddle leaf fig stands tall with large, leathery leaves, creating a bold statement in any room. Propagating this plant is straightforward—take a branch cutting, dip it in rooting hormone, and plant it in soil.
Keep it covered with a plastic bag to maintain humidity, and after a few weeks, roots will form. This plant adds elegance and height to your living area.
Silver Dollar Vine
Silver dollar vine is a modern succulent with rounded, flat leaves that are easy to propagate. Take a stem cutting from a mature plant and plant it in succulent soil.
With proper care, the cutting will root and grow into a striking, low-maintenance addition to your indoor garden, providing a unique, geometric look to your decor.
Weeping Fig
Weeping fig, with its delicate, cascading leaves, can be easily propagated through stem cuttings. These cuttings can be placed in water or soil, though water propagation tends to produce quicker results.
Once rooted, the plant will grow into a graceful addition to your space, with its slender branches adding both beauty and movement to the room.
String of Bananas
String of bananas is a quirky trailing succulent that is easy to propagate. Take a cutting from a mature strand, let it dry overnight to prevent infection, and plant it in well-draining soil or place it in water.
With minimal effort, this plant will grow into a playful, cascading display that adds character to your home.
Geraniums
Geraniums, with their bright, cheerful flowers, are simple to propagate. Cut a healthy stem just above a node, remove the lower leaves, and place it in either water or soil.
These plants are quick to root and easy to grow, adding color and fragrance to your space. Geraniums are ideal for beginners looking to expand their indoor garden.
String of Nickels
String of nickels is an eye-catching plant known for its trailing strands of coin-like leaves. To propagate, cut a healthy stem and place it in water or soil.
Roots will soon form, and as the plant grows, it will drape elegantly from planters. Its unique appearance adds a touch of whimsy to any indoor space, making it a favorite among plant enthusiasts.
English Ivy
English ivy is a classic, fast-growing vine perfect for indoor greenery. To propagate, cut a stem with at least two sets of leaves and dip the end in rooting hormone for faster root development.
You can place the cutting in either water or soil, and before long, it will grow roots. English ivy’s trailing vines create a lush, cascading effect, making it a charming choice for hanging planters.
