How to get multiple plants out of one houseplant
How to get multiple plants out of one houseplant
If you already know this trick, act surprised….please. So the thrifty bulb went off the other day when I bought an Asparagus fern to hang on the patio. As I was preparing to move the plant into another container (ding, ding,ding) I thought why not divide it and create multiple plants out of the one houseplant. Who knew….besides me.
So I began dividing the plant into one plant. Then two plants, then three.
My $10.00 Asparagus fern was now divided into three beautiful plants. If you do the math that’s $3.33 a plant. Not bad for ferns that will do well with partial shade outside during the season and with indirect sun inside, all year long. I know you are probably saying that you have been doing this trick for quite some time for your houseplants ( good for you ) but honestly I never thought to divide a houseplant like I would outdoor plants.
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I’m so glad we all know now how to get multiple plants out of one houseplant. Aren’t you?
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I knew you were smart. 🙂
What????? I never would of thought of that. One year all my plants were asparagus ferns because they were the only thing I could keep alive. To think I could have had double the amount. Next year I will keep the ‘go forth and multiply’ concept in my mind.
This is a wonderful and thrifty idea. We have done this with other types of plants but it never occurred to us to try it with asparagus ferns! Super smart – heading to the garden center today!
I love these plants. We can grow them outside all year long, so I have a few for the backyard planned. I may divide a couple of them too.
I recently divided a fiddle leaf and thought I was amazingly clever 😉 But it IS a great way to stretch your dollar, and most plants grow fast so its a win -win!!
That’s such a great trick! I’ve heard of it before but just haven’t ever done it myself so you are inspiring me. And I LOVE the baskets you used!
Okay, I need to get an asparagus fern now and I’ll divide it, too!! You are genius. I do this, but I always cut off a stem and put it in water until it grows roots. I wonder if the fern will do well in Michigan?
This is so smart!! I’m just so-so on the gardening, so this is news to me, girlfran! I’m definitely going to be on the lookout for more ferns in my neck of the woods to divide and conquer!
Thank you for reminding me. I have been wanting a few more houseplants, and you answered my dilemma. Thanks Laura!
So very smart!! I love when things work out like that. Thank you for this idea. I need an asparagus fern ASAP. I didn’t know that they grow indoors too.
Well, isn’t that thrifty and SMART!!! Love the idea!
Laura, those asparagus ferns will continue to thrive and grow on your beautiful deck for most of the year. You only need to protect them if the temps drop below freezing. Stick them in a building but don’t bring them in your house because they drop those little needles like crazy and create a mess! Love your thrifty idea of dividing them!
Great tip Laura! I always divide outdoor plants but never really gave much thought to indoor plants, not that they last long enough to divide. 😉 Thanks for sharing this thrifty idea!
You are so smart! I love houseplants and plants in general. This is a great way to get more bang for your buck.