Serpentine Layering

By goldfinch4
May 13, 2013

Most vines propagate well by serpentine layering. Dig a shallow trench next to the base of the vine. Take a section of the vine long enough to lay on the ground. Make a small cut on the bottom of the vine a couple feet away from the base. Bury the portion of the vine where it’s cut. You may want to anchor it down with a pin or small rock. Depending on the type of vine, the roots should form in several weeks to several months.

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May 12, 2013 6:16 PM CST
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Name: Anna
North Texas (Zone 8a)
Charter ATP Member Clematis I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Region: Texas Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Garden Ideas: Level 1
Does this work with clematis?
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May 12, 2013 11:13 PM CST
Name: Greg Colucci
Seattle WA (Zone 8b)
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I've heard that it does! And better with some species then others. I have a Tibetan type and I'm waiting for it to get bigger, then I'm going to try this! Hurray!
Thanks Chris I tip my hat to you.
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May 13, 2013 1:25 AM CST
Name: Chris
Ripon, Wisconsin
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Yes, it does. In fact, I've already had my clematis do this on their own and start a new plant!
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May 13, 2013 1:20 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Anna
North Texas (Zone 8a)
Charter ATP Member Clematis I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Region: Texas Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Garden Ideas: Level 1
Lucky you! Hurray!
Have you had more success with some types?
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May 13, 2013 1:35 PM CST
Name: Chris
Ripon, Wisconsin
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Sages Garden Ideas: Master Level Seller of Garden Stuff I sent a postcard to Randy!
Sempervivums Sedums Region: Wisconsin Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Avid Green Pages Reviewer
I've only tried it on 4 or 5 plants, and it worked well on all of them.
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May 13, 2013 2:24 PM CST
Name: Greg Colucci
Seattle WA (Zone 8b)
Sempervivums Sedums Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Cactus and Succulents Container Gardener Garden Ideas: Level 1
Garden Art Birds Dog Lover Cat Lover Region: Pacific Northwest Hummingbirder
Hurray!
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