How to Propagate Chicken Gizzard Plant (Iresine herbstii aureoreticulata) from Stem Cuttings
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Chicken Gizzard Plant (Iresine herbstii aureoreticulata) is propagated at the beginning of the growing season from stem cuttings which can be rooted either in water or in soil.
Chicken Gizzard Plant also called Yellow Iresine is a colorful plant which bears red stems, green leaves with yellow veins and is great for a splash of color.
Chicken Gizzard Plant flourishes in very bright light with 4-6 hours of direct sunlight, average warmth within the range of 18-270C, moderate to high humidity between 55 and 65% and consistently moist, rich, well-drained soils coupled with fortnightly feeding during the growing season. Learn more on how to grow and care for Chicken Gizzard Plant (Iresine herbstii aureoreticulata).
We have herebelow outlined 2 methods of Chicken Gizzard Plant propagation from stem cuttings. Keep reading for more on these methods.
1. How to propagate Chicken Gizzard Plant from stem cuttings in water
Take 4-6 inches long stem cuttings from a healthy Chicken Gizzard Plant. Ensure each cutting has at least one set of leaves and 2-3 leaf nodes as this is where new growth will come from.
Strip off the lower leaves and dip the lower cut end in a rooting hormone to hasten rooting.
Place the cuttings in a jar of plain water or in a propagation station. Place in a warm, well-lit spot away from direct sunlight. Change the water every 5-7 days.
Once the cutting has developed a good amount of roots, transfer the cuttings into small pots (6-8 inches wide) in moist, rooting soil.
Place the set up in a warm (21-270C), brightly-lit place away from direct sunlight to avoid scorching the new plants.
Maintain the soil moist until there is new growth. Ensure to allow adequate time for substantial growth of the new plants.
Transfer the new Chicken Gizzard Plants into pots, 1 size larger than the current one while ensuring that the soil drains easily. At this point you can begin routine care.
2. How to propagate Chicken Gizzard Plant from stem cuttings in soil
Take 4-6 inches long stem cuttings from a healthy Chicken Gizzard Plant. Make sure that each cutting has at least one set of leaves and 2-3 leaf nodes as this is where new growth will come from.
Strip off the lower leaves and dip the lower cut end of the cuttings in a rooting hormone to enhance rooting.
Select a small pot about 6-8 inches wide. Ensure that the pot has a drainage hole to prevent the soil from getting soggy soil as it can lead to rotting.
Fill the rooting container with quality rooting soil. Moisten the soil slightly.
With a pencil or similar object make a hole in the moist rooting mix. Insert the cutting in the previously made hole. Lightly cover the base of the cutting with the rooting mix.
Cover the set up with polythene sheet or bag to create a greenhouse effect to increase warmth and humidity to encourage rooting.
Position the set up in a well-lit place away from direct sunlight to prevent scorching. Keep the temperatures warm at 21-270C.
Maintain the soil moist until new growth emerges and you observe substantial growth of the new plants.
Rooting should take place in about 4-6 weeks; new growth is an indication that rooting has taken place.
Acclimatize the new Chicken Gizzard Plants to normal growing conditions by opening the polythene cover a little bit everyday over a period of two weeks. During this period, keep the soil barely moist.
Transfer the new plants into individual pots, 1 size larger than the current one and begin routine care. For a fuller plant, you may transfer several cuttings into one pot.
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