Rosemary Cutting Propagation Method
Article introduction: This article explains the rosemary cutting propagation method and provides an introduction to rosemary and its propagation techniques in the field of green plants and flowers. Let's learn about it together.
If you want to keep some green plants at home, you might as well grow several pots of rosemary. Its branches remain evergreen all year round and can be used as potted green plants for ornamental purposes. Moreover, they have a natural fragrance and can be used for making tea and cooking. Today, I will introduce you to the propagation method of rosemary, which allows you to multiply one pot into ten without spending any money!
What is Rosemary?
Rosemary, also known as rue, sea dew, or nine-mile fragrance, is native to the European region and the northern part of Africa. It belongs to the Rosmarinus officinalis, a type of evergreen aromatic shrub in the mint family. It has a medium to short stature, with mature plants reaching about half a meter in height, making it suitable for garden planting or balcony potting. The branches are slender and dense, with tiny needle-like leaves resembling pine needles, maintaining evergreen throughout the year and having high ornamental value.
The leaves of rosemary naturally emit a unique fragrance that can purify the air when placed indoors. You can also pick the leaves to use in stewing meat, grilling, or making tea, which is beneficial to human health.
Propagation Method
In spring, the branches and leaves of rosemary grow rapidly, and with the moderate temperature, it is very suitable for cutting propagation. If your rosemary has grown many branches in spring, you might as well cut a few to propagate. Besides spring, autumn is also a good time for propagating rosemary.
Rosemary Cutting Propagation Method
The method for propagating rosemary through cuttings is also simple. Cut the branches into sections, each about 8 cm long, and remove some leaves from the bottom of each section.
Prepare a clean bottle, fill it with water, and then insert the branches into the water. Place the bottle in a place with ample scattered light and maintain a temperature between 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. Add water when you notice it running low.
About 7 to 15 days later, the rosemary cuttings will grow many white rootlets. When there are 4 or more white roots on the cutting, you can transplant them into a pot.