Strike it! Grow plants from cuttings

Strike it! Expand your indoor collection by taking cuttings from your favourite plants

Test tube vases

Striking cuttings in water: try vining plants like devil’s ivy 1 Using clean secateurs, take a cutting just below a node. This is approximately two to three sets of leaves down the plant where the bump along the stem and the leaf attaches. Cut under the lower leaf. 2 Fill a clean glass or bottle with enough water to cover the node on the cutting. Place the glass or bottle in a bright spot, out of direct sunlight. 3 Ensure the water remains clear and remove any cuttings that yellow or brown. Top up the water to keep the node submerged. 4 Depending on the plant and the time of year, roots will appear in three to four weeks. Once roots are approximately 5-10cm, transplant into a small pot with good-quality potting mix. Water in well with diluted seaweed solution.

Striking cuttings in a pot: try stem cuttings from a ZZ plant or monstera 1 Using clean, sharp secateurs, take a cutting (approximately 10-15cm) just below a node and remove the lower leaves. 2 Dip the end into rooting hormone or honey (we recommend active manuka honey with a UMF of at least 15+), before inserting into a pot filled with seed-raising mix. 3 Position the pot in a bright spot, out of sunlight.

Mist the soil regularly to keep it moist. 4 After a few weeks, when cuttings resist gentle tugs, they’re ready for planting. Gently remove from the soil, check the roots, and plant in a slightly larger pot; otherwise, leave as is to continue rooting. ◆

Position cuttings where you can see their root development

Devil’s ivy can be easily propagated

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Propagation essentials

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Plant gallery Bring blank walls to life

On floor: Ctenanthe ‘Grey Star’ plant, for similar pot, try Moda 38cm x 35cm round self watering plastic pot in White, $78.97, I/N: 2941292. Fiddle leaf fig in Tuscan Path ‘Stone Art’ 55cm x 45cm egg pot in Black, $129, I/N: 0044423. Variegated crassula plant. On windowsill: Rhipsalis trailing plant, for similar pot, try Moda ‘Moderno Cache’ 18cm round plastic pot in Charcoal, $7, I/N: 0313629. Dichondra Argentea ‘Emerald Falls’ plant. On wall: Cuttings of devil’s ivy, string of hearts, succulent and curly leaf philodendron. All plants sold separately. All other products, stylist’s own.

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1 Yates ‘Clonex’ purple rooting hormone gel, $14.23/50ml, I/N: 0313140. 2 Osmocote ‘Professional’ seed raising & cutting mix, $11.98/25L, I/N: 8912735. 3 Scotts ‘Osmocote Professional’ premium potting mix, $8.98/10L, I/N: 8912030. 4 Saxon mini greenhouse with seed tray, $8.98, I/N: 2960182. 5 Tuscan Path ‘Ruby’ 20cm x 20cm small pot in Mint, $44.89, I/N: 0118036. 6 Fiskars ‘Single Step’ bypass pruner, $27.95, I/N: 3350342. 7 Eco-Organic Garden ‘Eco-Seaweed’ soluble seaweed tonic, $29.98/600g, I/N: 2962031. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.

Security detail

With modern security camera technology, you can ensure the safety of your home and family from wherever you are

Alot has changed about the way we live, but the instinct to protect the people and things we care about has stayed the same. Modern technology has made it so much easier to keep your home, family and business safe.

UNPLUGGED Taking your home’s security into your own hands has never been easier. New technology means installing security cameras could be a weekend job for a DIYer. Not only do these modern cameras connect wirelessly to your wi-fi router, but they can also be installed without an electrician – look for Swann’s ‘plug and play’ style systems that plug into a power socket, or completely wire-free models that run on a rechargeable battery. reach of most mere mortals, but your smart security system can offer virtually the same service. Swann’s True Detect senses heat and movement, distinguishing people, animals and cars from false triggers like tree branches or rain. The latest cameras even offer facial recognition for up to 10 people, alerting you when a friend or family member is at the door.

With two-way talk, you can chat to the delivery person remotely, scare off intruders by sounding a siren or even use the spotlight camera to shine a light bright enough to scare off anyone who’s up to no good.

EAGLE EYE Suspect someone is lurking outside your home? 1080p full HD video means grainy footage is a thing of the past. Instead, you can expect to see faces, licence plates and crucial details, like whether your visitor is carrying a parcel for delivery – or a crowbar for mischief! Infrared night vision is enhanced by the addition of a bright spotlight that gives you the full picture of what’s happening in and around your home, even after dark.

INTERNAL AFFAIRS It’s not just external security that you want covered. Indoor security cameras can be positioned around your home to help you keep an eye on the ones you love. An indoor security camera can be used to watch over your pets while you’re at work, or even be installed in an elderly relative’s home, so you can make sure they’re safe. Smart sound alerts will send through a notification when the camera detects a sudden noise, like the sound of a breaking window or someone falling over, while two-way talk lets you check in to make sure they’re okay.

1 Swann 1080p spotlight outdoor wi-fi security camera, I/N: 0138781*

2 Swann 1080p indoor wi-fi security camera,

I/N: 0138782*

3 Swann 1080p tracker camera with 32GB included, I/N: 0188668*

4 Swann 1080p wire-free battery camera,

I/N: 0188665*

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