1. A simple way to start new plants such as Pearl Edge euonimus is to plant pieces of stem in a self-contained environment improvised from a clear plastic 1-gallon food storage bag. Use a roating medium of two parts peat moss and 1 part sharp sand;moisten this mix and put into the bag to make a base 4 inches deep.
2. Take 3-to 6-inch-long cuttings from the ends of young, ligtht green stems, slicing just below a leaf joint with
pruning shears or a knife. Strip off the lower leaves.
3. Insert the ends of the cuttings 1 to 3 inches deep in the rooting mixture. The ends may be dipped in hormone powder beforehand to stimulate root formation. To prevent rot, space the cuttings so the leaves do ot touch. Firm the rooting mix around the stems to keep them upright.
4. Using a spray bulb or atomizer, mist just enough water over the leaves to wet them. Then pull the edges of the plastic together at the top and blow into the opening to inflate the bag before sealing it with a plastic wire twist.
5. Keep the cutting in bright light out of full sun. Inside the bag, water vapor from the leaves will collect on the plastic and run down to keep the rooting mix moist. It many large drops form, open the bag for a few hours to let the excess water evaporate.
6. when the roots are an inch long, open the bag and gradually rool down the sides (top) over a period of about a week to let the cuttings adjust to room conditions before potting them (bottom).
To see when roots are big enough, lift acutting with a spoon.
source : foliage house plants
source : foliage house plants
