Job summary
Eram Talent is hiring a Plant Propagator in Riyadh to manage propagation and nursery operations for a botanic garden. The role focuses on producing healthy plant stock, developing propagation protocols and supporting conservation and display collections.
Key responsibilities
- Propagate plants using seeds, cuttings, grafting, budding, layering, division and other vegetative methods.
- Select and prepare propagation material; assess quality and viability before use.
- Prepare propagation media, containers and apply seed treatments as required.
- Monitor germination, rooting, growth, health and establishment of propagated plants.
- Manage nursery and propagation areas, irrigation, humidity, temperature and hygiene.
- Develop, test and document species-specific propagation protocols and trials.
- Maintain detailed propagation records and inventory; update databases.
- Coordinate hardening, acclimatisation and transfer of plants to garden or nursery environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Botany, Plant Sciences or related field.
- Minimum 5+ years’ professional experience in plant propagation and nursery horticulture.
- Experience with multiple propagation methods including seeds and cuttings.
- Practical experience in grafting, budding, layering and division preferred.
- Experience with seed treatments, germination and seedling establishment.
- Experience managing irrigation, media, nutrition and nursery conditions.
- Familiarity with biosecurity, nursery hygiene and Integrated Pest Management.
- Previous work in botanic gardens, nurseries or conservation facilities preferred.
Skills
plant propagationseed technologygraftingcuttingsnursery managementIPMseed germinationpropagation protocolsplant health monitoringgreenhouse management
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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