7 Houseplants You Can Grow from Cuttings in November

Mid and late fall is not an ideal time for propagation unless you are in a frost-free region with a warm, arid, or tropical climate (USDA Zones 9 to 11); for such a climate, this is an ideal time to grow succulents and houseplants cuttings.

Despite all that, you can still propagate houseplants from cuttings if you live in a cold climate–just follow our list and expert tips suggested below.

Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum

Pothos is probably the most popular indoor plant because it is low maintenance; it is also one of the easiest houseplants to propagate. Snip a healthy 5-6 inches long stem from the vine, remove any lower leaves near the cut end, and transfer it in soil or water until it develops roots. You can read the propagation details here.

Botanical Name: Chlorophytum comosum

Spider plants produce “spiderettes,” or baby plants on long arching stems. Cut off one of these baby plants along with a bit of the stem and place it in water or soil to root. You can learn how to get your spider plant to produce more spiderettes here.

Botanical Name: Sansevieria

Snake plants can be propagated by offsets, dividing the rhizomes, or by leaf cuttings. In November, leaf cuttings can be placed in the soil to grow new plants, and till the spring, they become ready for planting; learn more about the process here. You can read more ways in detail to propagate snake plants here.

Botanical Name: Saintpaulia

African violets are another great houseplant that can be propagated from leaf cuttings. Select a healthy leaf, cut it into sections, and place them in a pre-moist potting mix. Learn about growing African violets from leaves here.

Botanical Name: Crassula ovata

Jade plants are probably the easiest houseplants that can be propagated from stem or