How to Replant Tree Cuttings
If you have gone through the process of cutting a stem and propagating it, you probably now want to plant it outdoors. You can plant azaleas, butterfly bush or hydrangeas by propagating stem cuttings. Plants that have been propagated by means of cutting usually do best if they have gone though one cycle of seasons in a controlled environment. After that, the plant will flourish outdoors. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Loosen the ground with a hoe until it is broken up into fine lumps to a depth of 6 inches.
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Moisten the soil until it sticks together and does not stick to your finger when you press it down.
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Dig a hole 6 inches deep and wide enough so that the roots will not be damaged when set in. Place the plant into the ground and cover lightly with soil.
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Water the ground to keep it moist. Fertilize your new plant lightly at first, increasing as the weeks go on.
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Tips & Warnings
Replant your plant only after it has doubled in size and shows positive signs of health. Look for strong green coloring and budding to appear before you decide to replant. When you place the plant into the outside ground, be sure the ground is thawed and the risk of frost is completely gone. It is best to replant in late spring or early summer to keep the environment steady. The plant until now has been used to a humid and very warm climate. Placing the plant into the ground just weeks before winter will surely kill the new seedling.
