Propagating Cyperus involucratus (Umbrella Plant/Sedge)

Posted by Jacqueline on July 13th, 2010

How to propagate Cyperus involucratus (Umbrella Plant/Sedge, Umbrella Grass/Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus Grass) These Umbrella Plants are so easily re-propagated! A single plant can provide material to last many many years. A lifetime, so to speak, as it suckers rather rapidly, forming dense clusters effortlessly.

January 2010: Propagating Cordylines or Ti Plants

Posted by Jacqueline on January 31st, 2010

We had planted a beautiful Hawaiian Ti (Cordyline terminalis) before, probably about a decade ago. It grew from a stem cutting (also known as ‘log’) that was presented by a dear couple who returned from holidaying in Hawaii then. But was eventually discarded when it became leggy and unsightly. Seeing a vibrant variegated pink/maroon beauty [...]

August 2009 Project: how-to prune/propagate a passiflora vine

Posted by Jacqueline on September 2nd, 2009

Hmm…not only this garden blog of ours had been neglected, even our garden had been too! My garden chores like planting, replanting or repotting, and pruning have been sidetracked by my fixation on unexpected problems that surfaced at my Blogger blog and whilst guiding a friend to create her own blog via email. Too much [...]

Anthurium Propagation By Stem Cuttings

Posted by Jacqueline on April 15th, 2009

For the past one month, we’ve been busy clearing up the garden of unwanted plants, unkempt growth and appearance, and the like, especially propagating what were needed. Top on the list was this pot of Anthurium andraeanum or Flamingo Flower, as seen in the first image below that screams to be attended to. How unsightly! [...]