Some people say they put branches or leaves in soil and they grew roots?

Question

Last such story was about a rubber tree leaf.
I've had branches or leaves sprout roots in water, never directly in soil. Is such a thing possible?

Usually it is said of plants that don't sprout roots in water.

Answer 1

It is possible, but it depends on the plant. Most succulents will grow roots it they are just sitting on the soil. Roses, Forsythia, crepe myrtle, and some other woody perennials can be rooted from a branch cutting, but it takes a little know how and patience because you have to keep the soil at just the right moisture with just the right amount of light. As for leaves, I know of a tropical plant (can't think of the name) that you can find anywhere. It has tall upright foliage with a variegated stripe. I know that you can chop this plant into pieces, stick a cut edge into the soil and keep it watered and soon you will have many new versions of the same plant.

Answer 2

If a leaf or branch of a plant will root in water, it can also be rooted directly in moist soil. Most of the time, rooting it in the soil is preferable, because the plant starts actively growing sooner. Also, cuttings of cactus and succulents shouldn't be put in water ever, and rooting them in a pot of soil is the prefered method.

Place the cutting into the soil, water it well, and keep it moist. To help it along, or with plants that try to wilt quickly, put the pot and all in a large clear plastic bag and seal it, the extra humidity will help the process along. I know some people who actually keep glass terrariums for the express purpose of rooting new cuttings...

Answer 3

Plants can be propagated in many ways.
Cassava, sugar cane, rose flowering plant, etc can be propagated by cuttings of branches and place directly on to the soil.

Answer 4

If the soil is constantly wet, I would say it is possible

Answer 5

It is possible, I do this with a plant called
coleus..........