- 1). Cut a 4- to 6-inch section of a healthy vine using pruning shears. Avoid new growth. Using growth from the previous year is best.
- 2). Remove all of the lower leaves from the cut section, leaving only the top two sets of leaves. Remove any blooms, as well.
- 3). Scrape a layer of bark off of the stem in several places near the cut end, using a sharp knife. This is known as wounding and will encourage root formation.
- 4). Dip the cutting into a powdered rooting hormone and shake off any excess.
- 5). Fill a large pot or bucket with coarse sand, and add enough water to make it damp all the way through. Insert the cuttings to one-third of their length into the sand.
- 6). Place the cuttings in a sunny area that is above 72 degrees Fahrenheit at all times. Monitor the sand regularly and add water before it dries out completely. Transplant to a permanent location in spring, leaving it in the pot if it is still less than 6 inches.
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