I don’t know what the perfect branch is, but I would say that a younger one with new growth lighter than old and not flowering will work best. The stem should also be flexible for better maneuverability in your arrangement.
Make sure to bury the tip of the branch up to 4-5 inches deep in your container. The 3 or so pairs of leaves will need some soil too, and this is where you’ll plant them!
You don’t need the lowest pair of leaves. Trim them and wait for new roots to grow before you cut anymore! You can also save these low-hanging branches and plant them in soil or water so that they sprout even without a partner branch on which to rest their feet.
If you have a lot of leaves that are too big for the bag, consider cutting them in half.
The next step is to dust the bottom part of your stem in rooting hormone and an anti-fungal powder. This small step will help in encouraging roots, while discouraging rotting. Now you need a pot for your cuttings that are ready to plant! It should be 8cm across with drainage holes on the bottom; well drained soil is key when it comes to healthy plants after all! The hole at the bottom of pot drains away all soil. Fill a high-quality moistened potting mix in the small container and plant low branches afterward.
If you’re using a pot with a lid, cover the top of the soil surface loosely with plastic wrap before enclosing. This helps maintain moisture and protects from wind and harsh weather changes during this delicate stage in plant development. If possible, keep your potted plants by an area that receives direct sunlight but is protected from humidity or strong winds for healthy growth to develop!
Select dwarf varieties of plants for container growing. Ensure that the cuttings get six to eight hours of light a day in order to grow tall and strong! Regularly check your plant, which will need watering if you notice dry soil.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT CONTAINER
The roots of the plants need space for proportion and development. For that, your container needs to be at least 2 feet in width so they can spread out well. Drainage holes are also an important aspect which will help with watering as needed because you don’t want them sitting on water all day long! Make sure it’s strong enough to hold up heavier items but not too heavy where you can barely move them or else there won’t be any benefits from having wheels (unless those wheel are like a bike).
