If you've ever caught yourself staring longingly at your monstera and whispering, “Multiply, darling,” you’re in the right place. Propagation—the magical act of turning one plant into many—is one of the most rewarding parts of plant parenthood. But let’s be real: it can also be messy, inconsistent, and, if you're using that random jelly jar from the back of your pantry, not exactly cute.
That’s where Prop Drops™ come in—our not-so-secret weapon for propagation success with style. So let’s talk about the how and the wow of propagating your houseplants, and why these little orbs of brilliance belong in every plant lover’s toolkit.
What Is Plant Propagation?
Propagation is the process of growing new plants from cuttings of an existing plant. Whether you’re snipping a pothos, slicing a snake plant, or dividing a ZZ, you’re engaging in one of the oldest plant parent flexes: cloning your leafy babies.
There are several methods, including:
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Stem cuttings (hello, pothos and philodendron)
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Leaf cuttings (perfect for peperomias and begonias)
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Division (great for ferns, snake plants, and peace lilies)
And of course, all these methods can be done in water or soil, but let’s be honest—propagating in water is the most fun to watch. You get to see roots develop in real-time like nature’s slowest reality show.
The Problem with Traditional Propagation
Let’s be honest: using mason jars, wine glasses, or old yogurt cups isn’t exactly Instagram-worthy. Worse, they don’t hold your cuttings upright or provide the right environment for clean, healthy root development. You end up with soggy stems, algae-filled water, and that one cutting that just refuses to thrive.
If you’ve ever knocked over a precarious propagation station while dusting (or let’s be real—pretending to dust), you know the struggle.
Enter: Prop Drops™
Clean. Chic. Effective.
Prop Drops™ are our game-changing propagation orbs designed to make multiplying your plant collection easy, beautiful, and wildly successful.
Why You’ll Love Prop Drops:
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Perfect root support – Keeps cuttings stable and upright
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Crystal clear – Watch those roots grow like proud plant parents
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Reusable – Built to last, eco-friendly, and way cuter than a pickle jar
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Space-saving – Small enough to line a windowsill, powerful enough to grow a jungle
They're available in singles, sets, and bundles for when you're really feeling propagation nation. Just pop in your cutting, add water, and watch the magic happen—no root rot, no stress, no sad wilted sprigs.
How to Use Prop Drops™ (Like the Plant Witch You Are)
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Snip It Like It’s Hot
Take a healthy cutting just below a node (that’s the spot where leaves meet stem). -
Drop It Like It’s Root
Place your cutting into a Prop Drop™ filled with clean, room-temperature water. -
Place & Praise
Put it in a warm, bright spot (but not direct sunlight), and tell it how cute it looks. Words of affirmation are optional but encouraged. -
Wait for Roots
In a couple of weeks, you’ll see roots start to form. Once they’re about 2–3 inches long, transfer to soil—or just let it live in water. We don’t judge.
Which Plants Propagate Best in Prop Drops?
Here are a few tried-and-true favorites that love living the Prop Drop™ life:
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Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
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Philodendrons (Heartleaf, Brasil, Micans)
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Hoya (especially fun to watch root!)
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Tradescantia (aka wandering dude)
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Monstera adansonii
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Syngonium
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Peperomia
Even the trickier ones like string of hearts or rare hoyas root more confidently in Prop Drops. Go ahead, challenge us.
Propagate Like You Mean It
Plant propagation is part science, part magic, and all joy. But it doesn’t have to be messy, makeshift, or meh. With Prop Drops™, you’re not just growing plants—you’re upgrading your propagation game.
Whether you're a newbie snipping your first pothos or a seasoned plant parent with a propagation addiction (we see you), Prop Drops are your new best buds.
