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Propagating lavender from cuttings is the easiest and most economical way to grow more lavender plants. This video was shot in support of the article: "How To Make Lavender Spread And Multiply (Propagation Tips)," published @ https://mattmagnusson.com/grow-more-l... Here is a summary of the steps: 1. Prepare the receiving pot with pre-moistened potting soil. 2. Take cutting from the donor lavender plant. 3. Top the cutting. 4. Remove leaves from the bottom part of the stem. 5. Plant the cutting in the receiving pot. 6. Cover with plastic to create a moist growing environment. 7. Place the pot in a spot with plenty of indirect light. 1. Prepare the receiving pot I have written an entire article about the importance of preparation (https://mattmagnusson.com/moving-plan.... And this also holds true when we propagate lavender from cuttings. Fill the receiving pot with pre-moistened potting soil. I often use a 50/50 blend of gardening soil and potting soil and add 1 part of perlite to 20 parts of soil for improved aeration and drainage. You want the soil to be moist, not wet. Check out our video for an easy way to test your soil by making a ball that crumbles on a light touch. 2. Take cuttings from the donor lavender plant Use sharp, clean scissors to cut 10-15 cm / 4-6 inch long cuttings from your donor plant. Ideally, you want your donor plant to be established and in active growth. For me, in zone 7, this means from May to September. Please note that I say cuttings, not cutting. There is no guarantee that all cuttings will root. Start more cuttings than the number of plants you need. 3. Top the cuttings Cut the fresh, top growth on your cuttings. Many guides skip this step, but for me, it makes all the difference. Removing the top growth promotes root growth over top growth, and I see a much higher success rate. The top growth is usually no more than 2-3 cm / 1 inch, leaving us with plenty of stem for our next step. 4. Remove leaves from the bottom part of the stem Now, you need to count. Starting from the top, count 3-4 pairs of leaves. Place your fingers just below the last pair of leaves. Now remove all leaves below your fingers. Gently pinching and running your fingers down the stem is a popular technique. I prefer to use my scissors and cut the leaves. The 3-4 pairs of leaves we leave on the stem help photosynthesize the plant. Remember, we want root growth, not top growth. 5. Plant the cutting in the receiving pot. Plant cuttings in the receiving pot. Ensure there is no leaf-to-soil contact. 6. Cover with plastic to create a moist growing environment. Covet the pot to create a mini greenhouse effect. Ensure there are holes for airflow and circulation. 7. Place the pot in a spot with plenty of indirect light. In summer and spring, you want a minimum of 6-8 hours of indirect sunlight. If propagating lavender indoors using grow lights, you want a minimum of 12 hours, but ideally, 16 hours of light per day. Keep soil moist, not wet. Expect cuttings to root in 2-8 weeks. Please like and subscribe for more videos and visit us at MattMagnusson.com ( https://mattmagnusson.com/ )