Vegetative Propagation: Definition, Types, Examples

Vegetative propagation is an asexual method where new plants grow from roots, stems, or leaves without seeds.

Types of Vegetative Propagation

Type	Description	Example
Natural Vegetative Propagation	Happens naturally through modified stems, roots, or leaves	Tubers (Potato), Runners (Strawberry)
Artificial Vegetative Propagation	Done by humans to produce identical plants	Grafting (Mango), Cutting (Rose)

Natural Vegetative Propagation

Tubers in Sweet Potato

Cutting in Rose.

Eye Buds in Potato

Runners in strawberry

Artificial Vegetative Propagation

1. Cuttings – A piece of stem or leaf is cut & placed in soil (e.g., Rose, Money plant).

2. Grafting – A branch from one plant is joined to another plant (e.g., Mango, Apple).

3. Layering – A stem is bent to the ground & covered with soil to form new roots (e.g., Jasmine, Strawberry).

Grafting in Mango

Layering in Jasmine

Cutting in Rose

 

Vegetative propagation through leaves and spores

1. The Bryophyllum is a plant whose leaves can grow into new plants. The leaves of the Bryophyllum are broad & fleshy. They have tiny buds (plantlets) present at their margins.

2. When the buds fall on moist soil, they germinate & grow into adult plants.

3. Leaves of Begonia also grow into new plants from its buds.
   
   

Plantlets in Bryophyllum

Vegetative Propagation in Begonia

Conclusion: Vegetative propagation is a way plants grow without using seeds. It can happen on its own (natural) or with our help (artificial). Plants like rose, potato, mango, and Bryophyllum are some examples of this way of reproduction.