Early summer is a great time to propagate plants from leaf cuttings. They are in peak growing mode in July, and gardeners can take advantage of this. As growth hormones are highly active this month, when you take leaf cuttings in July from indoor or outdoor plants, they reliably root quickly.
Popular plants such as African violets, cape primrose, begonias, and various succulents all reliably propagate from leaf cuttings taken in summer. Just remember to take cuttings with sharp tools, give the leaves time to callus over (when required), provide them warmth, and use a very well-draining potting mix, like this organic seed starter at Amazon, suitable for all seedlings and cuttings.
