How to Propagate Snail Vine

Propagation from Seed

• 1

  Drop snail vine seeds into a container of water and soak them overnight.

• 2

  Clear the growing site of vegetation and loosen the soil 4 to 6 inches deep.

• 3

  Plant the snail vine seeds at a depth equal to half their diameter. Water until the soil feels damp.

• 4

  Add additional water only when the top 1/2 inch of soil feels dry. Watering more causes the seedlings to rot.

Propagation from Cuttings

• 5

  Cut a 4- to 5-inch piece of the vine. Use sharp pruning shears and make a smooth cut.

• 6

  Fill a 3 inch growing container with perlite and add enough water to moisten it evenly.

• 7

  Pull the leaves from the lowest half of the cutting.

• 8

  Dip the clipped end of the cutting in rooting compound.

• 9

  Poke a hole in the perlite with a pencil so that the rooting compound isn't accidentally rubbed off the cutting. Insert the bottom 2 inches of the cutting into the perlite.

• 10

  Slip the container into a clear plastic bag and seal it.

• 11

  Move the container to a brightly lit area away but from direct sunlight.

• 12

  Pull gently on the cutting every week until you feel resistance, which means roots are growing. Remove the container from the bag when this occurs.

• 13

  Transplant the new snail vine to its permanent location before cold weather arrives.