The Australian lemon leaf is a plant that is still unfamiliar to us. But it can be multiplied dozens of times at home in a well-known way. All that is necessary is a mother plant. Only the number of shoots can set us a quantitative limit.
How to propagate Australian lemon leaf cuttings?
Australian lemon leaf can be propagated by top cuttings: cut off shoot tips that are at least 10 cm long, remove the lower leaves and stick them in moist, but not too wet, soil. For successful rooting, place in a bright, warm place and avoid direct sun.
Propagation by cuttings
The Australian lemon leaf does not necessarily have to be bought in stores. Especially since this plant is still rarely found there. You can easily grow a new plant yourself. Of course, the conditions must be met for this.
A cutting is required to propagate the Australian lemon leaf. Because in this country that is the way the plant can be propagated.
Shoot tips are optimal
Head cuttings work well. To do this, simply cut off the tip of one of the shoots. The head cutting should be at least 10 cm long.
Cutting off top cuttings does not harm the plant. On the contrary, it branches out even more. Cutting off the tips of the shoots is also common when the lemon-tasting leaves are used in cooking or a tea.
The ideal time
Rooting head cuttings produces good results all year round. When you start propagation can therefore be decided by other factors. For example, when a cutting is available to you.
Open land or house?
The Australian lemon leaf is perennial but not hardy. It is therefore only allowed to spend the warm days of the year outside. During this time, cuttings can also be propagated outside. The only important thing is to keep the cutting away from the direct sun.
Tip
Simply insert cut shoots into the soil of other plants in winter. With their scent, they keep pests away and also take root. In spring the young plants get their own pots.
Rooting head cuttings
In summer you can place the head cutting in a glass of water, where it will form roots within a few days. Otherwise, the cutting is planted directly into a pot.
- remove the bottom leaves
- stick in moist soil (€6.00 on Amazon)
- place in a bright, warm place
- Avoid direct sun at the beginning
- keep only moderately moist
Tip
Make sure the soil is not too wet. The Australian lemon leaf prefers dry soils. If the soil is too moist, the cutting will rot rather than root.
