Gather a few simple things.
- A small draining pot
- Peat-free potting mix
- A bent wire or plant pin
- Clean scissors
Choose your moment. Start with a healthy, actively growing parent. Spring and summer usually make establishment easier. In Australia, follow your local growing season and indoor conditions.
A new beginning, step by step.
- Pick a healthy plantlet with small root nubs beneath its leaves.
- Set a pot of lightly moist mix beside the parent. Rest the plantlet’s base on the surface and pin it gently in place.
- Keep the mix lightly moist in indirect light. Leave the runner connected while roots develop.
- When roots hold the plantlet firmly, cut the runner and grow the young plant on in its own pot.
Let roots set the pace.
Rooting often takes a few weeks. Check for anchorage gently rather than repeatedly lifting the plantlet.
A few things to watch.
Do not bury the leaf crown or detach a very small plantlet too early. Waterlogged mix limits oxygen around the new roots.
Use clean tools and keep cuttings away from curious pets. Wash hands after handling plant sap.
Method reference: Iowa State University Extension — Propagating Houseplants ↗. Our steps are an adaptation for this species; timing varies with your conditions.
A little home for new roots.
Start small: a snug nursery pot makes it easier to manage moisture. Design a cover pot to match once your new plant is established.
Make a pot for it ↗