Propagating Ixora and Areca Palm: Cuttings vs. Division

Ixora Propagation

Ixora cuttings root best in vermiculite, not water.

Method

1. Take 5-inch tip cuttings (green or semi-hardwood).
2. Dip in rooting hormone.
3. Insert into moist vermiculite.
4. Cover with a perforated plastic bag to maintain humidity.
5. Place in bright shade.
6. Roots appear in 2–3 weeks; then transplant to potting mix.

Areca Palm Propagation

Areca palms (Dypsis lutescens) are typically grown from seed. Division is possible but difficult:

• Separate a mature clump into sections, each with its own roots and stems.
• Pot individually in well-draining mix.
• Keep very humid and shaded until established.

Seed propagation is more reliable for quantity; division preserves cultivar traits but is slower.