In this video, I will show you how you can clone your mint plant into multiple different plants. I will show you how to do this using three different methods. Layering, Runner Division, and finally the good old stem Cutting propagation.
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- 0:00 Intro
- 0:58 Propagate Mint from Layering
- 4:22 Propagate Mint from Runners
- 7:43 Propagate Mint From Cuttings
1 Propagate Mint from Layering
Layering is a propagation method where we bury a part of the stem in the ground. This is done without separating the stem from the parent plant. The stem over time develops roots. When a sufficient amount of root grows in the buried stem. You can separate this stem from the parent plant to create a clone layered plant.
The benefit of layering is you can do this in any climate. Even when humidity is low and temperature is high. Plants can be propagated using layering. Another benefit is unlike growing from cutting you do not need to place it in partial shade or add a humidity dome. This is because the layered plant is fed by the mother plant till the time roots are forming.
1.1 Insert Stems Through Holes
- To start the layering process first take a container with large drainage holes.
- Insert the mint stems one by one through these holes.
1.2 Remove Bottom Leaves
- Remove the lower leaves from the stems which were inserted through the holes.
- The lower part of the stem will be buried in the rooting medium so removing levels prevent diseases.
1.3 Fill Perlite Rooting Medium
- Use an inert rooting medium like perlite which prevents fungal and bacterial infection.
- Fill the container with perlite till only the top leaves of the mint stem are visible.
- Gently takeout stems which are fully buried inside the soil.
1.4 Water The Medium
- Using a spray bottle gently water the layered mint stems.
- Add water till you see it drain through the drainage holes.
- Make sure to keep the perlite moist for around 15-20 days.
- After 15-20 days your layered plants can be transplanted into soil.
2 Propagate Mint from Runners
Mint plant naturally spreads itself using an underground root system called runners. These roots grow horizontally just below the soil surface. In the right condition, these roots send out new shoots. These runners can be separated from the parent plant to create a clone.
Propagating mint from runners is quick and gives a mint plant that has a well-developed root system.
2.1 Find Mint Runner
- Scrape along the sides of a mint patch.
- You should find stems going horizontally along the soil surface.
- These are shoots sent out from the runner.
- Remove more dirt to reveal the mint runner with the root system.
2.2 Cut Out a Section of Runner with Root System
- Dig out a large section of the runner with a large root system.
- Using a pair of scissors or a pruning shear cut and separate the runner from the parent plant.
2.3 Bury Mint Runner in Potting Soil
- Take a pot and fill it with a well-draining potting soil partially.
- Now place the cut-out mint runner on top of this pot and bury it under the potting soil.
- Within 15-20 days the shoots from the runners will emerge from the soil.
3 Propagate Mint From Cuttings
Propagating plants from cuttings is the most common way of plant propagation. If done properly under the right weather conditions you can achieve a 100% success rate.
3.1 Select the Stem for Cuttings
- Select a mint stem that is thick and around 6-7 inches long.
- Cut the stem right below the node region from where the leaves emerge.
3.2 Place the Stems in water after cutting
While you take multiple cuttings make sure to place the cut stems directly in water to prevent them from dehydrating.
3.3 Prepare the Cuttings for Propagation
- To prepare the cuttings for propagation remove the lower leaves
- If your mint stem cutting has large leaves at the top you can snip them in half
- Remove any branches and flower buds present on the stem cutting
By doing this you will reduce water loss through transpiration and allow the stem to focus its energy on root development.
3.4 Place the Cuttings in Perlite Rooting Medium
- Use an inert growing medium like perlite this will prevent any fungal and bacterial problems in your cuttings
- Partly fill the container with perlite and then place the cutings inside.
- Burry the cuttings by adding the remaining perlite to fill the container.
3.5 Water the Cuttings & Place a Humidity Dome
- Water the cuttings thoroughly till you see the water coming out from the drainage holes.
- Place the cutting inside a humidity dome to maintain high humidity levels for easier root growth.
- Place the container in a place that receives indirect bright light like under a tree.
4 Growth Updates for 2 Months and Final Result
This is the plant growth update video for the mint propagation. I will share my results which were quite unexpected. This video contains 2 months of plant growth.
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- 00:00 Intro
- 00:27 How to Propagate Mint Part 1
- 00:33 Update After 10 Days
- 00:36 Cuttings
- 00:43 Shifted Rooted Cuttings from Perlite to Potting Soil
- 00:52 Place in Humidity Dome and Partial Shade for 15 Days
- 01:06 Layering
- 01:15 Separate Layered Plant from Mother Plant
- 01:28 Mixed Result Some Developed Roots Some Didn’t
- 01:35 Transfer Non-Rooted Mint Stems to Perlite
- 01:46 Transfer Rooted Mint Stems to Poting Soil
- 01:53 Place in Humidity Dome and Partial Shade for 15 Days
- 02:02 Runners
- 02:09 No new shoots coming from the runners
- 02:18 Very little root growth in runners
- 02:24 Transfer Runners to Perlite to prevent Decomposition
- 02:35 Place in Humidity Dome and Partial Shade
- 02:43 After 30 Days
- 02:45 Result Cutting Vs Layering Vs Runner
- 03:10 Cuttings
- 03:15 Transplanted Cuttings to my Terrace Garden
- 03:22 After 2 Months
- 03:32 Layering
- 03:49 Transplant the rooted mint stems into the potting mix
- 04:00 Runners
- 04:02 Very Litlle Shoot Growth
- 04:11 Runners have started decomposing
I hope friends, you liked this detailed step-by-step guide showing you how you can propagate mint from layering, runners, and cuttings. Hopefully using this guide you will be able to clone your mint plants in several folds. If you liked this post you will also like our other plant propagation guides. Make sure to subscribe to our youtube channel to get notified as soon as we release a new video. Thanks for reading friends see you later bye.