Clone Ivy Cuttings

We have a ramp where we park our cars, and about 4 years ago, we planted some ivy at the base of the brick blocks. I had hoped that by now, it would have filled in and completely covered the ramp, but although it has filled in nicely, it is not at the point where I would like it to be. Today, I am going to try to clone some cuttings so that I can help it along in becoming a rich, lush covering for my ramp.

To start, I cut 6 foot long cuttings.




Next, with a very sharp knife, I cut them on an angle, back about 3 nodes from the end.


You need a bottle of rooting hormone, which you can easily find at any Walmart or Gardening store.


Once you have the cuttings trimmed, dip the end in some rooting hormone, and insert into a soaked peat pot.

It will take a while, probably 2 weeks or so, but you should see some new little leaves starting to grow on the plant. Keep an eye on the outside of the peat pellet for new root growth. (I fertilize new plants and clones with a starter fertilizer. The one I have is 5-20-5. The important thing to remember is that the middle number should be considerably higher, becuase this indicates the ratio of available phosphate, and this ingredient supports new root growth, and will give you a healthy, thriving plant in no time!