Have you admired an Australian lemon leaf somewhere with a friend? Then get a cutting as a gift. You can easily grow a new plant from this at home. All you have to do is be patient.
How to propagate an Australian lemon leaf?
To propagate an Australian lemon leaf, cut a top cutting at least 10 cm long, remove the lower leaves, stick it in moist soil and place it in a bright, warm place. Keep the soil slightly moist, but avoid waterlogging.
Good reasons for new plants
The Australian lemon leaf is still a foreign plant to us. Therefore, the first copy is probably bought out of curiosity. It conquers its owner with large, fleshy and, most importantly, fragrant leaves. A strong lemon aroma is in the air.
The lemon aroma from the leaves can also enrich many dishes and give them a fresh, fruity note. A tea made from these leaves also tastes delicious. You don't need to worry because the lemon leaf is not poisonous.
If you have developed a taste for this plant, you will need new leaves on a regular basis. This is secured by new plants that arise through reproduction.
Head cuttings for propagation
Regularly cut lemon leaf branches well. That's why there is always enough plant material to grow new plants from cuttings. Any of the shoots will do well. Simply cut off the tip as a head cutting. This should be at least 10 cm long.
Plant directly
Head cuttings of this plant root well, so not much effort is required. Simply remove only the lower leaves and plant the cuttings.
- Place head cuttings in moist soil
- place in a bright, warm place
- Keep soil slightly moist
Water brings rot
The hardy plant copes well with dry soil. That's why a head cutting of the Australian lemon leaf doesn't like to stand in water. Instead of forming new roots, the cuttings begin to rot.
It is also reported that a cutting in a glass of water can form roots within a few days. It may also depend on the optimal choice of time as to whether the project succeeds.
Time for propagation
The Australian lemon leaf can be propagated all year round. In summer this can be done outside in a bright, sheltered location. While in the cold season only a warm room is recommended.
Tip
If the plant is cut back before overwintering, propagation can be scheduled at this time. This means the cut plant material can be put to good use.
