Growing Rosemary From Cuttings | How to Propagate a Rosemary Plant

19.02.2024 - 07:25 / balconygardenweb.com / Suyash

Rosemary can be used in several dishes, from roasts to cocktails, and adds a unique flavor to your meal or drinks, making it a must have herbs in homes and garden!

Growing Rosemary from cuttings has a lot of added benefits. Not only does it keep the same DNA as the mother plant, but also retains the same flavor, growth habits, and resilience to certain diseases.

The process of growing Rosemary from cuttings is quite simple and effortless.

You just need a 4-6 inch long cutting right after the plant has flowered. Spring is the best time for this. Take a green stem cutting and get rid of all the lower leaves. Dip this cut end in honey or aloe (They’re good rooting hormones) and plant it in a pot with a good seed starting mix.

Now get a spray bottle and water the cutting and soil so they’re moist. Keep it in bright, indirect light, and let it grow. In about 10-15 days, the cutting will root and start growing into a new rosemary plant.

Note: You also have the option to grow the cuttings in water. Place the cutting in a jar filled with nonchlorinated water and change the water every 2-4 days. Once you see roots emerging, transplant them into a pot.

When growing a Rosemary shrub at home, there are a few things to always keep in mind. 

Try and keep the plant away from direct sun while it is still growing. Once established, keep it at a spot where it can get at least 6-7 hours of light daily.

Since the leaves of a rosemary plant do not wilt or droop like other plants, it may be hard to determine how much moisture it needs.

Water your rosemary plants deeply once a week, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Avoid over-watering, as this can lead to root rot. If possible, water your rosemary plants in the morning so