How to root a Japanese maple (Effective method)?

Take the young and flexible branches. Avoid matured and woody branches.

Wash and soak the branches in a container filled with water, rubbing alcohol, and soap.

Trim the leaves off the branches leaving only two (2) at the very top

Shape the bottom of the cuttings to an angle of 45° cutting at the node

Apply the rooting hormones at the cut ends

Pour the vermiculite into the planting pots

Insert the cuttings in the vermiculite inside the planting pots

Put the planting pots containing the cuttings inside the zip lock bag and seal them