Good reasons for new plants
The Australian lemon leaf is still a strange plant for us. Therefore, the first copy is probably bought out of curiosity. It conquers its owner with large, fleshy and, above all, fragrant leaves. A strong lemon aroma is in the air.
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The lemon aroma from the leaves can also enrich many dishes, giving them a fresh, fruity note. Even a tea made from these leaves tastes delicious. You don't need to worry because the lemon leaf is not poisonous.
Anyone who has got a taste for this plant therefore needs 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 is why there is always enough plant material to gain new plants from cuttings. Any of the shoots work well. Simply cut off the tip as a head cutting. This should be at least 10 cm long.
Plant directly
Head cuttings from this plant take root well, so it doesn't take much effort. Just remove the lower leaves and plant the cuttings.
- Put head cuttings in moist soil
- place in a bright, warm place
- Keep the soil slightly moist
Water causes rot
The hardy plant copes well with dry soil. Therefore, a head cutting of the Australian lemon leaf does not like to stand in the water. Instead of forming new roots, the cuttings start to rot.
But it is also reported that a cutting in a water glass can form roots within a few days. It may also be due to the optimal choice of time whether the project will succeed.
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 there is only a warm room.
Tips
If the plant is cut back before overwintering, the reproduction can be started at this point in time. In this way, the cut plant material can be used sensibly.
