Certainly! Here are 8 plants whose leaves you should never throw away because they can be grown into new plants:
- Begonia (Begonia spp.): Begonias are popular houseplants known for their colorful foliage and flowers. You can propagate begonias from leaf cuttings by placing them in a potting mix or water until roots develop.
- African Violet (Saintpaulia spp.): African violets are beloved for their vibrant flowers and fuzzy leaves. Propagate African violets from leaf cuttings by placing them in a moist potting mix or water until new plants form.
- Coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides): Coleus plants come in a variety of colorful foliage patterns and are easy to grow from stem or leaf cuttings. Simply place the leaf in water or a potting mix until roots develop, then transplant into soil.
- Jade Plant (Crassula ovata): Jade plants are succulents with fleshy, green leaves that are easy to propagate from individual leaves. Place the leaves on top of soil or in water until new plants emerge from the leaf nodes.
- Peperomia (Peperomia spp.): Peperomias are compact houseplants with attractive foliage and are propagated from leaf cuttings. Insert the leaf into soil or water and wait for roots to develop before transplanting.
- Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata): Snake plants, also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, are hardy plants that can be propagated from leaf cuttings. Place the cut leaf in soil or water until roots appear, then transplant.
- Pothos (Epipremnum aureum): Pothos is a popular trailing plant that can be propagated from stem or leaf cuttings. Place the cuttings in water until roots develop, then transfer to soil.
- Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum): Spider plants produce baby spiderettes that can be propagated into new plants. Simply place the spiderettes in water until roots form, then plant them in soil.
With a little patience and care, you can grow new plants from the leaves of these species, expanding your indoor garden and enjoying their beauty throughout your home.