Insert the cutting deeply enough into the media to support itself. At least one node should be below the surface, as many plants will only root at the node. These small cuttings must put out roots and sprout new leaves from the buds so growth is much slower than in tip or medial cuttings. These types of cuttings include cane, single eye, double eye and heel. Cut cane-like stems from plants such as Chinese evergreen and Dumbcane into sections containing one or two nodes.
Dust ends with fungicide or activated charcoal.
Allow to dry several hours. Lay horizontally with about half of the cutting below the media surface, eye or bud facing upward. Cane cuttings are usually potted when roots and new shoots appear. These cutting are useful when many plants are desired from a single parent. They are slow to produce sizable plants.