Fuchsia is one of the easiest flowering plants to multiply from soft stem cuttings.
With a healthy shoot, clean tools, and gentle aftercare, you can produce young plants that match the parent.
Choose a fresh, non-flowering shoot about 8 to 10 cm long. Cut just below a leaf node, where roots can develop readily. Remove the lower leaves and pinch off any flowers or buds so the cutting can direct its energy toward rooting.
Fill the pot with moist mix and make a small hole. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone if using it, then insert the stem so at least one bare node sits below the surface. Firm the mix gently around it.
Place the pot in bright, indirect light at roughly 18 to 22°C. A clear cover can help retain humidity, but keep it from touching the leaves and open it regularly for airflow. Keep the mix lightly moist, never saturated.
Many cuttings begin rooting within two to four weeks, although temperature and variety affect timing. New growth and gentle resistance when the stem is lightly tugged are useful signs. Avoid pulling hard to check.
Once roots are established, remove the cover gradually and move the cutting into a slightly larger pot. Pinching the growing tip later will encourage a fuller, branching plant.