Taking a clipping from a plant involves carefully cutting a section to propagate a new plant. Here's a step-by-step guide:
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Select a Healthy Stem: Choose a healthy stem from the parent plant. Avoid stems with flowers or buds.
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Prepare Your Tools: Gather sharp secateurs or a knife. Sterilize your tools to prevent the spread of diseases.
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Make the Cut: Cut off all lower leaves, leaving only a couple of small leaf pieces at the top, like "postage stamps." This reduces water loss.
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Cut Below a Node: Make a clean cut just below a node (the point where a leaf was attached).
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Clipping Length: Aim for a cutting that is about 10cm long.
In summary, you take a clipping by selecting a healthy stem, removing the lower leaves, and making a clean cut just below a node to create a cutting approximately 10cm long.
