Wire-netting bush struggles in dry indoor air—here's how to help yours through winter with cuttings
The wire-netting bush is happy at room temperature from spring to fall, but in winter it appreciates a cool, bright spot that stays above freezing. If your wire-netting bush spends the winter at room temperature, it might not make it. So it’s wise to take cuttings just in case.
1. Cut 5–15 cm (about 2–6″) long pieces of stem. Take several cuttings, as only some will grow roots. Remove plenty of the lower leaves from each cutting.
2. Place the cuttings in a glass of water on a bright windowsill. Keep the water fresh by changing it every week or two. Water as needed. Leave the cuttings in the glass for the winter.
3. Plant the cuttings that have grown roots in small pots filled with potting soil. Wait until March to get started, when light levels increase. Water sparingly!
