How to propagate Pentaphyllum?

Pogostemon cablin can naturally release a pleasant aroma. Whether it is placed next to a desk, on a balcony, or hung indoors, pogostemon cablin is an excellent decorative choice. The catnip can be propagated by cuttings, which is a simple operation. So how do you propagate the Pennisetum odoratum by cuttings?

1. Cutting time:

As long as the temperature can be maintained above 15℃, the catnip can be propagated by cuttings. Summer is the season with the highest success rate of cuttings because of the suitable temperature.

2. Matrix Preparation

Pogostemon cablin prefers loose, well-drained soil. You can use leaf mold, peat and perlite , mixed in a ratio of 6:2:2, to provide an ideal substrate for cuttings.

3. Select cuttings

Select healthy and disease-free branches from the pennywort plants that are in good growth condition. Cut a 5-8 cm long stem segment from the root, remove the excess leaves, and keep only 2-3 leaves.

4. Cuttings processing

Disinfect the cut branches with disinfectant, then place them in a cool and ventilated place to dry naturally in preparation for cuttings.

5. Cutting operation

Choose a flowerpot of appropriate size and fill it with the prepared cutting medium. Use a chopstick or other tool to make small holes in the substrate, 3-5 cm apart and 2-4 cm deep.

6. Management after cutting

Insert the treated cuttings into the small holes and lightly compact the soil. Avoid watering during the rooting stage after cuttings, keep the substrate moderately moist, and the cuttings will take root in about 10 days.

In short, if you want to propagate Pogostemon cablin by cuttings at home, you can follow these cutting steps and you can easily propagate Pogostemon cablin at home.