22 Houseplants That Grow Best From Division

Different botanical specimens perform best in different propagating scenarios – some grow best from cuttings, while some develop better from seeds. However, there are also houseplants that grow the best from division! Let’s learn about them in detail!

Botanical Name: Dracaena trifasciata

To divide these plants, take the parent specimen gently from its pot and look for clumps with a healthy root system.

Using a sharp knife, separate them from the main plant, making sure each one has its own set of roots and leaves – plant them in a well draining potting mix.

Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum

Pothos grow the best from cuttings but you can also try dividing them!

Take the plant out from container and look for natural separations. Divide the section and ensure each one one healthy main stem with roots attached.

Botanical Name: Senecio rowleyanus

Look for the healthiest stems and roots. Carefully separate these sections and plant each division in well-draining cactus mix.

Botanical Name: Spathiphyllum

Remove the plant and locate where the roots and stems naturally divide. Gently separate the healthy sections and plant each division in a pot with rich, well-draining soil.

Botanical Name: Tradescantia zebrina

After extracting the plant, look for healthy root sections. Divide using a sharp knife, ensuring each part has ample foliage. Replant in moist, well-draining soil.

Botanical Name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia

Pick the healthiest rhizome and gently separate each with with ample root section. Plant in a pot with well-draining soil.

Botanical Name: Philodendron spp.

Like pothos, this one can be propagated using division, too. Look for healthiest stem section and snip it with roots attached. Plant each division in fresh soil.

Botanical Name: Schlumb