how to take cuttings from a lavender plantto start a new one. There are some good instructions on the web.
It's pretty easy. Cut a piece 3 to 5 inches from a healthy branch
being sure to get some of the bark from the branch. Place the
cutting into potting soil in a new pot or a used one rinsed out with a little bleach to kill any fungus. Position the cuttings about an inch into the
soil with some leaves showing. Use rooting powder if you like but
it's not necessary. Put in a sunny place and keep it moist while it
is taking root. Cut some air holes in a clear plastic bag and loosely
cover the pot (loosely so air can circulate). Don't let the plant dry
out, but if it looks too moist, remove the plastic for a while. Here is CO it is very dry so will need watering every day. But in MI may not dry out as fast - so keep an eye on it. When it has put out several new shoots it can be transplanted to the garden. It will also grow nicely if you just leave it in the pot. 4/19/11
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