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Propagate bay leaves by cuttings

Propagating real bay laurel from cuttings is advantageous for a number of reasons. Since the laurel with good care can achieve strong gains, you should regularly use it in the desired shape cut back. However, the relatively large leaves are cut easily with an electric Hedge trimmer(€ 77.00 at Amazon *) unsightly severed, making them in the wake Brown and prone to Diseases will. An alternative is to manually cut individual branches with a Secateurs, whereby the resulting branches can be used as cuttings. These are either in a water glass or in Growing substrate(€ 12.99 at Amazon *) rooted. With the latter method, you should put small plastic cups over the branches to increase the humidity.

Use root runners for propagation

When growing laurel outdoors or in pot the natural formation of root runners can also occur completely unexpectedly. Should this be on a

Location leave the radius you want, you can use this for the Multiplication to use. Cut off the runners with a piece of root and place them in a sunny spot or in a pot balcony a. Make sure you have an adequate water supply in the first few weeks after separating from the mother plant.

Grow cuttings of bay leaves from seeds

Growing the offshoots from seeds takes some time, but it is also relatively easy. To do this, simply follow the steps below:

• soaking the seeds in water for about two days
• put the seeds about an inch deep in sandy substrate
• Keep the seeds evenly warm and moist for about two to three weeks during germination

Tips & Tricks

If you want to use branches of the real bay for cuttings, you should not use very fresh shoots, as their leaves are still too soft and sensitive.