Starting Rosemary from Seed and Propagating Lucky Bamboo

Rosemary seeds germinate best in a sterile, soilless mix (perlite, vermiculite, peat) kept moist at 70–75°F. Light is not required for germination but essential afterward.

Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) Propagation

Despite the name, lucky bamboo is a dracaena. Propagate by stem cuttings:

1. Cut a 6-inch section with at least one node.
2. Remove lower leaves; dip in rooting hormone.
3. Root in water or moist potting mix under high humidity.
4. Roots appear in 2–3 weeks; then pot up.

Resources

• Plant Propagation by the American Horticultural Society.
• Online: rainyside.com, aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu, plantoasis.com.