Comments on: How to Propagate a Rosemary Plant from Stem Cuttings

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:09:07 +0000

In reply to JT.

JT, It’s fantastic to hear that you’ve successfully propagated rosemary plants from the same mother plant! The difference in fragrance and leaf thickness between the mother plant and its cuttings could be attributed to various factors:

Environmental conditions, such as light, temperature, and humidity, may vary slightly between the locations where the mother plant and the propagated plants are growing. Differences in soil composition and nutrient availability could also contribute to variations in plant characteristics. As young plants, they may still be developing their full aromatic potential, and their fragrance could intensify as they continue to grow and establish themselves.

Due to these factors, it’s not uncommon for propagated plants to exhibit slight differences from their parent plants. With proper care and favorable growing conditions, the fragrance of the propagated plants will improve over time.

By: JT

JT — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:10:22 +0000

I have propagated about 5 rosemary plants from the same mother plant. The mother plant is getting woody, but is still very fragrant. All of the plants grown from the cuttings of the mother plant are not as fragrant. Also, the mother plant’s leaves are thinner that the others. Any ideas of why the difference? Thanks.

By: ©Rachel Arsenault

©Rachel Arsenault — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 13:00:06 +0000

In reply to Alicia.

Alicia, I would bring your rosemary indoors for winter to keep the plants alive. Many have had success growing rosemary outdoors overwintered in a sheltered location in zone 7. However, since the plants are in a grow bag, they do not have the same insulation around the roots as it would if it was growing in the ground.

I also don’t recommend separating or transplanting the rosemary plants now because it will be too stressful for the roots to recover, plus deal with the other challenges it will face to survive winter indoors.
I do recommend quarantining your plants as you transition them to indoor growing conditions. Keep them in a separate room away from houseplants and watch them carefully for unwanted insects. You will also need to find a large pot or container to place the grow bag in to prevent moisture from damaging your floor. I hope this helps! ~Rachel

By: Alicia

Alicia — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 03:26:00 +0000

Hello, thanks for the tips on rooting rosemary. I live in zone 7a. I recently acquired two lovely rosemary plants, growing together in a canvas bag/growing pot. I keep it in the backyard. The plants are almost 2 feet tall. I was thinking about moving them to separate containers to bring indoors but I’m not sure if they should be kept as is since their roots are likely bundled together. I also worry about bugs and worms since I don’t know what’s in the soil.

What’s the best way to keep these plants going so that I can enjoy them all year round? Should I leave them outdoors and wrap them up somehow? Or should I bring them in for the winter? I’m worried about them dying if I don’t prep for the winter. Thank you for your help.

In reply to Kimberly Cherrix. Kimberly, I wouldn't transplant it right now. If the rosemary is still alive, it is already stressed from whatever is caused the branches to brown. I would let it be to see if it survives over winter.