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Learn how to propagate virtually every type of plant, from fruit trees and ornamental shrubs to exotic orchids and succulents. Packed with hundreds of step-by-step tutorials, this new edition of RHS Propagating Plants is your go-to guide for clear and instructive propagation advice. How long do your seedlings need to germinate? What makes a healthy stem cutting? How do you know what type of rootstock to use when grafting plants? Find all the answers within, alongside more than 1,800 detailed illustrations and photos to refer to, plus the experts' secrets to perfect plant propagation. Ideal for the thrifty gardener who wants plants for free, or who wants to gift favourite plant cuttings to friends and family; and useful for budding house plant owners with an interest in propagating succulents and other house plants. Fill your garden with beautiful plants for next-to-nothing with this brand new edition of the most comprehensive guide to propagating plants ever published.

This vintage practical guide, replete with illustrations, diagrams, photos, and charts, outlines the techniques to ensure successful propagation and cultivation of healthy plants.

Both Latin and common names always listed Indispensable charts detailing flowering and growth patterns, color, and essential notes Beautiful, detailed, and informative illustrations Useful hints and tips from the experts Clear, easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for key tasks