The linden tree is relatively easy to care for and grows quite quickly. If it has become too large, it is generally possible to cut it back, but it will leave your linden tree somewhat unsightly. Grow a young plant from cuttings as a replacement for the old plant.
How do I cut and care for linden tree offshoots?
To cut linden tree offshoots, use clean, sharp tools, cut dead shoots about 15 cm long and root them in water or moist substrate. Provide bright, indirect lighting and wait for the new plant to grow.
How do I cut offshoots?
For cutting offshoots, as for any other cutting work on plants, you should definitely use clean and sharp tools. This avoids squeezing the shoots and the transmission of diseases.
Take a good look at your linden tree. Cuttings from green shoots are unlikely to produce flowering plants. Therefore, you should always cut your cuttings from flowering shoots that have already bloomed. A length of about 15 cm is sufficient.
How do I care for offshoots?
If the offshoots have many large leaves, a lot of water evaporates. In this case, it makes sense to prune the lower (largest) leaves. You can cut off about a third of the leaf area. This means your cuttings need less water.
To root, place the freshly cut shoots in a glass of water. You change this regularly. Cultivation directly in substrate is also possible. Make sure that the substrate is not wet but is evenly moist. Once your cuttings start growing, they no longer require any special care. With a bit of luck they will even bloom in their first year.
What can I do if my cuttings don't grow?
Be sure to place the jar or pot with your cuttings in a bright place. If there is too little light, indoor linden trees lose their leaves. However, they also cannot tolerate direct sunlight. This could result in sunburn with brown leaves or leaf spots.
The most important things in brief:
- always use clean and sharp tools
- It is best to cut dead shoots as offshoots
- Offshoots from green shoots are unlikely to bloom
- cut approx. 15 cm long
- root in water or substrate
- Care for young plants like old plants
Tip
If you want your home-grown linden tree to bloom later, then cut your offshoots from faded shoots; these have a greater chance of blooming than those from green shoots.