How to propagate lavender tree?
This herb is an essential addition to the garden for its beauty and medicinal properties. It belongs to the Lamiaceae family that consists of about 30 species. There are many varieties of lavender that grow well in different areas of the United States. The species that grow best in the northern states are lavender, English lavender, French lavender, and “African” lavender. Growing lavender in the south is much easier as they grow better in warm and humid climates.
How to propagate lavender trees?
Like any other plant, lavender has seeds. To grow lavender from seed, you’ll need to sow the seeds in the spring. You can sow the seeds indoors, but they should be sown on the surface of the soil and placed in a sunny window. If you want to grow lavender in a pot, add sand to the pot and sow the seeds on the sand. After about 6 weeks, the seedlings should emerge and you can transplant them to a pot.
How to propagate lavender sprouts?
To grow lavender tree from its seeds you will need a pot of potting compost, well-drained soil, a small piece of lavender seedling or a cutting, fertilizer and enough water. Plant the lavender seeds in the compost, keeping them about an inch apart. Add a teaspoon of fertilizer after 2 weeks. When the plants grow to a few inches high, add another one or two teaspoons of fertilizer. They will grow into a bush after another week.
How to propagate lavender shrubs?
There are two methods for growing lavender plants from cuttings: division and layering. Division is the process of taking cuttings from existing lavender plants, rooting them and potting them up. A lavender shrub will generally produce two to three strong new growths from each division. You can either divide lavender in spring or autumn. Spring division is best if you want to grow lavender in a container because the plant will put energy into growth and the roots will go right
How to propagate lavender plants?
To propagate lavender, you need to have a clump of plant material. Cut the clump into small pieces and place them on a plate lined with wet peat moss or coconut fiber. Place the plate in a tray of water. Set a humidity meter at 60% and place the tray under a grow light. Let the cuttings grow for 4-5 weeks. Once the cuttings are about 3 inches long, roots will start to form. After a month, transplant the cut