How to Get a Seedling from Any Tree: A Simple and Effective Method

Do you want to propagate your favorite tree, but don’t know how to do it?

There is one simple and effective way that will allow you to get a seedling from any tree without any extra effort.

All you need is a plastic bottle, scissors, soil and water, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .

Select a branch

Select a healthy and strong branch from the tree you want to propagate.

The branch should not be very thick and have many buds. Cut the branch from the tree so that at least five buds remain on it.

Prepare the bottle

Take a 1 or 1.5 liter plastic bottle and cut off the top part to create a container with a neck. Then make a few holes in the neck for air and water.

Plant a branch

Fill the container with soil and compact it. Then insert the branch into the soil so that three buds are underground and two are above ground.

Water the soil and close the container with the top of the bottle.

Place the bottle in the sun

Place the bottle in a sunny spot and monitor the soil moisture level.

The water from the bottle will evaporate and condense on the walls, creating a greenhouse gas effect. This promotes the growth of roots and buds on the branch.

Transplant the seedling

When roots and new leaves appear on the branch, you can transplant the seedling into open ground or into a pot. Congratulations, you have received a seedling from any tree!

Earlier, the expert told us which trees can be planted in the shade.