Propagate Thuja Plants Easily: How Aloe Vera Gel Boosts Cutting Success
- Prepare the Cuttings: Take healthy 4-6 inch Thuja cuttings remove lower leaves and cut just below a leaf node.
- Use Aloe Vera Gel: Dip the cut end of each cutting in aloe vera gel to encourage rooting and protect against pathogens.
- Plant the Cuttings: Place cuttings in small pots with well-draining potting mix burying the nodes and leaving foliage exposed.
- Maintain Humidity: Mist cuttings with water cover pots with a plastic bag or dome and keep them in bright indirect light.
- Monitor Growth: Check moisture levels regularly and mist as needed. After 4-6 weeks check for root development.
- Transplant: Once roots develop transplant cuttings into larger pots or directly into the garden. With these steps you’ll have healthy Thuja plants thriving in your garden in no time.