Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Mohit Bisht
Growing a Shami plant from cuttings is an effective way to propagate this tree. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to grow a Shami plant from a cutting.
Choose a healthy branch from the Shami plant that is 6-8 inches long and has several leaf nodes.
Step1
With a sharp and sterilized knife or pruners, cut just below a leaf node. Remove leaves from the lower half of the cutting, leaving only a few at the top.
Step 2
Now, take a container and fill it with equal parts of sand and well-composted soil.
Step 3
Insert the cut end of the Shami cutting in the container, ensuring that at least one or two leaf nodes are buried in the soil. Gently press the soil around the cutting.
Step 4
After planting the cutting, water the soil thoroughly until it is evenly moist.
Step 5
You can cover the container with a clear plastic bag or use a propagator to create a humid environment around the cutting.
Step 6
Check the moisture level of the soil regularly and water whenever it feels dry.
Step 7
Remove the plastic covering once new growth appears, typically within a few weeks.
Step 8
After weeks of growth, you can transplant it into a larger pot or directly into the ground.
Step 9
Water the plant regularly during the early stages of growth.
Step 10