Make Propagating Your Plants Easier With This Dollar Tree DIY Idea

Think you've filled every inch of your home and yard up with plants? Think again. There is plenty of space, if you get a little creative. By using this Dollar Tree idea, you can take advantage of any small, smooth surface in your home like mirrors, fridges, and windows to help you prepare for the gardening season. And it doesn't have to be expensive. By spending just a couple of dollars, you can really take advantage of the extra space in your home. Even if you're a beginner, using cuttings from fuss-free plants great for beginners are perfect for those who want to get into gardening and creating an indoor jungle but don't know how to start. 

And your unlikely tool? A few inexpensive pencil holders equipped with suction cups can be stuck on practically any smooth surface and used to propagate your plants. The Jot pencil holders from Dollar Tree come in fun and bright colors like blue, pink, green, and yellow, but a little spray paint is all it takes to ensure the pencil holders fit your home's existing decor.

Though these pencil holders are small, they are the perfect tool for propagating certain plants. Sure, they're not ideal for propagating a large fiddle leaf fig cutting, but they work well for smaller cuttings, allowing plenty of room for growth. While propagating flowers like lavender can be pretty easy with the right hack, some houseplants and garden flora need a little more work to grow.

According to TikTok creator Emma Foss, via her account ystreetstudio, though the pencil holders are cheap, they seem to be pretty sturdy. Even after a couple of days, they didn't leak, according to Emma Foss in the comments. However, to be extra safe, place a small bag or some sort of sealant, like Tufinein's transparent waterproof sealant, on the inside of the pencil holder just to ensure all of the water stays where it should be.

Even if you don't propagate, this is a great way to add some color to your space. You can put in air plants or mini fake succulents into these pencil holders, as well, for a much lower-care decoration. And, if they aren't quite what you're looking for, or you need a few more choices for small plant holders, the Dollar Tree is full of several other cute options to choose from, including ones filled with colorful foam glitter. Take some time to wander around the store or look online to see all of the available options.