How to Propagate Fuchsia Plants from Stem Cuttings

15.05.2024 - 16:15 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren

How to Propagate Fuchsia Plants from Stem Cuttings

Propagation can be such a fun adventure but it can also be a heartbreaking endeavor.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve taken cuttings of a challenging species like some pines or my favorite calathea, only to be disappointed when it fails to take.

During those times, I boost my confidence by propagating my fuchsias. They make me feel like a champion, A +, super-duper plant propagator.

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I grow my newly-propagated fuchsias in empty spots in my yard, give them away to neighbors, and make new ones to replace those that aren’t performing as well as they used to.

You can propagate fuchsia by starting seeds, from cuttings, and via division. Taking cuttings is my favorite method because it’s so reliable and the result is a clone of the parent plant.

Fuchsias can be propagated from both hardwood and softwood material, and either in soil or water, so you’ve got options.

Ready to become a gold medalist, best ever propagator? Keep reading! Here’s what we’re going to discuss:

For best results, tender types should be propagated via softwood cuttings.

Hardy fuchsia can be propagated via softwood or hardwood cuttings. If you need a rundown on how to care for fuchsias, visit our growing guide first and then come back here.

Before we get started, let’s go over the tools you need.

You don’t need much to propagate fuchsia cuttings. A sharp pair of scissors or clippers is important. They should be clean, so either scrub them in soapy water, wipe them with isopropyl alcohol, or soak or wipe them with a 10 percent bleach solution before use.

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