Learn how to grow new lavender plants from cuttings in just a few simple steps., by Hygge Haven on YouTube. 2 min 33 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 33 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Choose a healthy lavender plant and cut several 5 to 10 cm stems in late spring or early summer. Pick stems that are soft at the tip but firm at the base.
Use sharp, clean scissors or secateurs to cut just below a leaf node. Make a clean cut at an angle so the stem can take up water.
Strip the lower 3 to 5 cm of leaves from each cutting. Leave a small cluster of leaves at the top.
Fill small pots with free-draining compost mixed with grit or perlite. Water the mix before you insert the cuttings.
Dip the cut end in rooting hormone if you have it. Make a hole with a pencil and push each cutting in so the lower leaves sit above the compost.
Firm the compost gently around the stems and water lightly. Label the pots with the date and lavender name.
Cover the pots with a clear plastic bag or a propagator lid. Keep them in bright, indirect light and out of direct sun.
Vent the cover for a few minutes each day and mist the cuttings if they look dry. Remove the cover once new growth appears.
Check for roots after 4 to 6 weeks by tugging gently. Pot each rooted cutting into a larger pot when roots fill the small one.
Tips and common mistakes
Take more cuttings than you need because not every stem will root.
Do not let the compost dry out completely, but avoid soggy soil that can rot the stems.
Use clean tools and wash your hands to reduce the chance of disease.
Keep cuttings out of hot midday sun until they have rooted.
Questions
When is the best time to take lavender cuttings?
Late spring or early summer is best for softwood cuttings. The stems are growing quickly and root more reliably in warm weather.
How long do lavender cuttings take to root?
Most take 4 to 6 weeks in warm conditions. Check by gently tugging the stem; resistance means roots have formed.
Do I need rooting hormone?
No, but it can help. A clean cut, gritty compost and steady warmth are more important than hormone powder.
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