Mint, How To Propagate From Cuttings

In this video I demonstrate how propagate Mint from both stem and root cuttings. Making new mint plants from cuttings is one of the easiest ways to get more mint plants.
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[@eedenwalker9612]

I'm a plant mum, but the main reason I'm watching this is so I can make more mojitos 🍹😅

[@jemas3454]

😂

[@monethowell8898]

Me too!

[@Merlay]

😂😂 fav comment 🤪

[@cindyrodriguezlopez61]

I’m with you in that one 😂😅

[@alainesaballo171]

same!

[@Killbayne]

Its amazing how cutting off a bit of the plant, letting it grow roots and planting it back in soil will create a new individual plant.

[@ethank5681]

You can also do this with humans

[@jessemendez2165]

@angelica laciste looks like spearmint i think

[@warrenbloom1662]

@@ethank5681 definitely with chickens

[@Killbayne]

@FilthyDankWastemanFabuless thanks for explaining 2+ years later

[@rimmersbryggeri]

Doesnt create an individual though technically it creates a clone.

[@cynthiaanderson4335]

Cucumber, mint and lime juice and a little honey to sweeten blend strain is so refreshing!

[@jessicarobles2277]

Thank you so much. When I first moved into my current place, there was an elevated dirt spot (not sure what to call it..) with a lot of mint and another plant. I'll be moving again soon, and wanted to take some mint with me, so this should help a bunch. Mint tea and meatballs with a hint of mint are great :D thanks again!

[@Gardeningat58N]

Thanks, I'm glad you found this helpful. Good luck with growing the mint in your new place.

[@h.s.2220]

What kind of soil have you used? Your mint plant is thriving so well!

[@MrMusickey]

I’ve made 20 cuttings to fuel my addiction to Moroccan mint tea

[@carina9629]

I love tea. Do you have the recipe?

[@MrMusickey]

@@carina9629 a big bunch of mint into a teapot with a teaspoon of green tea per cup of water. Traditionally it’s sweet so you can add 1 tablespoon sugar per cup. Steep it for 5 mins

[@sh-hg4eg]

What's Moroccan about it?

[@Hasna256]

@@sh-hg4eg The process of making it is Moroccan: first only put green tea in the teapot, then pour some hot water, let it sit for two minutes and 'rinse', aka pour out this first tea in the sink. Then add the mint, hot water, some sugar if you like, and let it sit for 3 minutes. And take a glass and keep the teapot a bit higher will pouring it in the glass to intensify the aroma of the tea.

[@StarlightEdith]

My mint is currently dying from an infestation of spider mites (the entirety of San Diego is having a really terrible issue with them because of the dry heatwave) and I’m trying to save it. Thanks for your video! I have one little spot with some dark green healthy leaves so I’m hoping if I make a cutting and trim all the affected leaves (which is nearly all of them :( ) off the main plant it’ll have a better chance at survival

[@zap_collection6511]

For future reference, mix powered cayenne pepper with water and spray the plant with that twice a day and the mites will leave. Idk the exact ratio of pepper to water, but just mix it until the water turns reddish. You can also take a sip. If it doesn't make you cough, it needs more pepper

[@amyb5401]

Hi. I love your videos. Also, I made a mint-related bet to a barman in Argentina and now I have to come up with the goods or... it will be embarrassing. Your basil propagation video worked wonders, so I'm counting on you this time. Cuttings are go.

[@shar9663]

This told me everything I need to know! Thank you!!

[@MilesPony]

Didn't know about root propagation so great thanks.

[@Gardeningat58N]

Glad I could help :)

[@23maleficus]

Thank you friend you saved a mint plant :)

[@selrod7358]

Thank you sir for the help. My mint is doing great.

[@harryporter3531]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@marcl6192]

Thank you for taking your time to sharing your expertise and advice mate, I've started using your tips..! Have a good one mate.

[@Philrc]

cheers mate hope yer mints ok mate and yer mate ,mate

[@plantsim]

thank you for the important seasonal info

[@SpiritPhoenixRose]

Not to argue, but I got my mint plant from the supermarket a few months ago in Spring, put it in a pot about an inch bigger, placed in east facing window and it's gone crazy with the runners - it's like a mutant at this point 😮 Thanks for the video tho - now I know what to do about it 😅

[@Gardeningat58N]

You should be able to make lots of new plants from those runners. If they are hanging out the pot you can place the end of them in new pots and they will take root and form new plants.

[@SpiritPhoenixRose]

@@Gardeningat58N thank you! I only really got it to deter wasps this season - had no idea mint was so rampant 😆 When I get a garden, it's going in the ground; comments in another video say it's better for the environment than grass and it can be mowed - and deters unwanted guests and smells amazing😊

[@Gardeningat58N]

@@SpiritPhoenixRose Yes it is very rampant, just be careful if you plant it outside as it will spread all over the place if it is not contained.

[@sandravalani359]

Thanks deeply for your awesome tips!!! I havVe a beautiful Peppermint growinG on my balcony and I havVe decided to just start another lil plant kiD like you aRe suggesting here!!! I brought in a pot from outside that I had grown a potatoe kiD in it!!! I clean out the container and reused about 75% of the soil! But within a week or so I had some flyinG Critters check out my apartment and they fasted flooded on my left shoulder and left 3 eggs in my right hand!!! So I definitely won't be bringing in any plants or outside soil EVER Again...lesson learnt!!! Happi Summer fellow gardener!!!✌😇🌎🌻😍🌻🌹🌱🌱🌱🌹🦋

[@amandaestremera4908]

I keep focusing of your white rug with all this soil nearby lol

[@AuroraClair]

4:12 and 4:56 no wonder this guy knows how to grow plants, he's got a green thumb

[@marie007]

that is a beautiful plant

[@Mrtinyfarmer]

Cool way to propagate mint! thanks for your video!!!

[@zap_collection6511]

I've never used a cup of water. When I prune my mint I just stick the stems right in the ground. 9/10 times they grow just fine

[@supercalifragilestic]

I had big plans for my balcony mint plants. Then sparrows came round and f*cked them right up. Nothing but stems was left. Looked like a war crime.

[@TheKonga88]

🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐥🐦🐦🐦🐥🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃

[@1014p]

War crime huh, that must have been bad scene there.

[@dia.96]

My cats destroyed mine, they were sleeping on them and we didn't notice until it was too late

[@o0Avalon0o]

I hope they came back. My relatives mow their mint & it comes back every year.

[@ChukwubuDike]

I am so sorry about that but honestly you sound so funny, the way you wrote it.

[@Pathologymadesimple]

I am jealous of your mint plant

[@robyn5696]

what type of houseplant is that one in the background - sitting on the table with the broad leaves? it's beautiful.

[@Gardeningat58N]

Its a Frangipani (Plumeria rubra) Its now a small tree, its grown a lot in a year and is now too big to grow on a table. It has beautiful fragrant flowers, however its not quite warm or sunny enough in my living-room for it to flower.

[@jeffreygleaves2931]

I keep trying this and all I get is brown sticks.

[@Luca-xv3oy]

I think it depends on what type of mint you have

[@cynthiaanderson4335]

I tried this with basil in a sunny window in just a few days roots I am going to try to do this for my mint!

[@ash0395]

my profile picture is my mint with its roots growing

[@Gardeningat58N]

looks like healthy roots, you should be able to plant it in soil in about a week.

[@ash0395]

Gardening at 58 North thank you 😊😊

[@neuropsychopharmacologisti4340]

Ash 03 lol

[@Sun-soilproductions]

Lol thanks for sharing

[@dylxnchn]

Ash 03 *ok*

[@sandraoneill5758]

I found out if you touch the leaves to hard they turn black. I took a piece from a plant, rooted it and was careful not to touch leaves just stems. I put it in dirt and have indirect light. My plant up north grew in the shade so i think Fl is too hot and dry outside in summer. Patio mint is starting to grow. Thank you.

[@okinoboo4743]

Would have liked to see a progress video after a few weeks

[@FATHER_KLP1137]

great video mate! really enjoyed and appreciate it !

[@TheLadyFae]

I hope he had a mojito party after all that..

[@syedikramulla3693]

How you are able to grow so much mint in a small container. What fertilizer are you feeding to your soil.

[@adammartincelusak886]

Its mint. Mint is such a goog grower and its easy to have a very healthy plant

[@brookstratton4697]

The dirt kind

[@lapnguyen2898]

Mint is one of the most invasive herbs on the planet. For that reason, you want to plant it in a pot or a contained wall. You don't need fertilizer much. It will just grow and grow. Trim it down and it will grow more branches and more pups and etc. So, even in a small pot, you will be able to get a very bushy mint plant.

[@skylarc3379]

Brook Stratton 😂

[@Assimilator702]

@@adammartincelusak886 My Mint grows in sandy soil all around my property.

[@hameedjagubar1589]

Good job. Pretty looking plant.

[@pianolessonsboulder1894]

Thank you this ! And very well presented.

[@PeterNordBushcraft]

Thanks I just bought a mint plant to propagate!

[@catman1304]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@Gosportjohn]

excellent video thank you

[@Gardeningat58N]

Thanks

[@ethanbaker8534]

Hey I'm trying to propagate parsley from cuttings. The variety I have only makes two sets of leaves, so I just cut right below the bottom leaves, removed the bottom leaves, and stuck them in a glass with rooting hormone under a growth light. Any tips?

[@lcarlson6631]

Immensely helpful; thank you!

[@grasielagalindo8067]

Thanks, For showing how to trim Mint Plant,👍And regrowing from the roots. I herd mint keeps mice, rats away 👍 away

[@kaminisubbiah1209]

Your video is simple and easy. Thank you. Does this technique work with the mint leaves that we buy in the market (the bunch with roots). I'm new to gardening so I'm looking at kitchen vegetables to grow new plants.

[@Gardeningat58N]

Yes, mint is very easy to propagate. Just cut some stems off and follow the instructions in this video and it should grow roots in a week or two.

[@kaminisubbiah1209]

I'll definitely try. Thanks :)

[@justsomesaltyboi8716]

would it be ok if you just leave them near the windowsill in distilled water?

[@williamgates2567]

I put mine in water from the tap in a glass jar and in the window, no problems

[@enviosinterdimencionales8612]

i can smell that video.

[@TheKonga88]

Cooooooooooool and miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinty 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🍀🍀🍀

[@soniacervantes8379]

Hi. Thanks for this video. What type of plant do you have next to the window? The big one, it is beautiful.

[@Gardeningat58N]

Its a Frangipani, it has nice big leaves, but its the scented flowers that most people grow it for.

[@ronweasly7302]

Oh my plant lord that is a big mint and also my mint hasn’t been doing well the leaves are yellow and brown should I just try to give a more water or something else

[@Gardeningat58N]

Keep it well watered and feed it with a liquid plant feed which is high in nitrogen. You've had it for a while you may need to cut it back, here is a video I made about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2XEmJpvZ7djgc0

[@brocklievsay8262]

interesting.. I'm curious, wouldn't the new roots submerged in water drown from lack of oxygen if you don't have a pump aerating the water? I have some peppermint plants I'm considering getting another plant from. I just got them from my local big box store and they were not happy, considering they were probably inside the store for awhile since the growing season is still a month or two away. They are infested with aphids.. A peppermint plant with aphids.. hmm.. I'm assuming they have had a very large amount of nitrogen. They are starting to do better since I re-potted and put them next to my catnip plant I had under my light all winter that has bloomed and seeded twice. I definitely think I'll give this a try if I can find a nice, healty, aphid free shoot. I might see about adding a temporary air hose and pump to the glass to allow the roots to grow more before potting.

[@CarlTelama]

Listening at around 1:10 with headphones made me think somebody was at my door

[@Tom-pk4gl]

Hey I have a question! I did this and it is starting to grow roots already, very good! But there are also forming flowers on the top of the stem, small white flowers. Do I need to do anything with these? They also grow on the plants that are still in the ground by the way.

[@Gardeningat58N]

Remove the flowers as you want the cutting to put its energy into growing the new roots. The plants in the ground can have their flowered left for the bees, or you can cut the plant back to the ground and allow it to regrow if the leaves are starting to look old and pale. However make sure you have at least two months left before frost otherwise the new fresh leaves will be damaged when autumn arrives.

[@Nags]

Okay, I tried to do this but after an hour the mint wilted, like it was overwatered, how do I do this without it wilting, like it looked drowned kind of thing

[@TaylorandSelenalover]

Hi, I have some mint cuttings and some of the roots are located quite high up on the stem, I am wondering if I can plant them under the potting mix or would that cause root/stem rot? Can I cut off the roots on the upper stem, would that harm the plant? Thank you.

[@Wingsforhim]

For stem propagation I did exactly what you said but nothing has happened yet (1 week already) and the leaves on top of the stalk have also turned dark and I think it may be dying. I have kep it in a warm but not dry and too sunny place. Wjat went wrong? Can you please guide.

[@craftygurl10101]

Give it more time for root growth in the water. Leaves touching water will rot so remove the bottom ones. The top ones might rot if they get wet too

[@okinoboo4743]

I have a question. I put my mint cuttings in water and changed the water once. After a week the leaves are starting to turn yellow with black spots..

[@yttonyy]

I have mine on the ground and when new shoots come up from the soil I cut around it since it has roots and pot it

[@rosedown4267]

wtf they look so good

[@khazermashkes2316]

Very helpful!

[@bekind1574]

Really helpful video.. Thank you..

[@samstoff]

thanks

[@114wildfire]

That’s a strong mint plant. Others I see are scraggly

[@ethan.s7219]

I never put any of my cuttings in water cause everytime i do it it gets moldy so i alwas treated them like tree cuttings i remove all lower leafs cut the big leafs in half and i have never failed to do it that way

[@joelhutton9748]

Why do you cut the big leaves in half?

[@jaytuberr]

You should change out the water every week and a half or so

[@spook_dad]

@@joelhutton9748 cutting the leaves in half will stop the plant bolting it's how you do bonsai

[@sayantikachowdhury7654]

I have started it jst now. 2 days back . Thestem is in the bottleof water. and waiting aniously for the roots. I have put the bottle in indirect light. Is it enough to grow the roots?

[@judythelupie5893]

Thank you very much.

[@glgilbert32]

I did that with spearmint ,lemon balm and peppermint I got some roots and then it dies in the water or after I potted in soil

[@Gardeningat58N]

Once you have a good amount of roots repot it into soil, but you have to be very careful not to snap the roots when you transfer it to soil. Also for the first couple of weeks whilst its adapting to the soil make sure it doesn't have direct sunshine. If its dying in the water then either the water need replacing with fresh water more often, its roots are receiving too much strong sunshine, or its been in the water for too long.

[@edieboudreau9637]

Or the water may have chlorine in it from the tap. Let it sit in glass 24 hrs to dissipate any chemicals that will evaporate & use that h2o for rooting/ watering/ misting. Water used to rinse quinoa, rice or beans has extra nutrients for plantings inside or outside. Just not hot water.

[@monikas4656]

Thank you so much..

[@TomRiddleMeThisSpock]

Thank you

[@ingeborg-anne]

Oh my gosh I need your advice. I just found a random mint video because I have a pot of little peppermint seedlings that have remained seedlings for weeks now. They just won't grow! I'm having a hard time watering them, too, because when I do they have a tendency to fall over like they're balancing on the tips of their toes, and then they die if I don't rescue them from their faceplant (pun intended). I've now started watering them through the dish they're sitting in because I'm worried I'm not able to give them enough water. This is my first time growing herbs from seeds, so I appreciate any advice you have for me. I really want to get a cutting from a peppermint plant... Sigh.

[@vincenxius]

Just water the soil, don't water the plant from above.

[@MaruyaSAg]

Is it better to let the cuttings root in water then transfer to soil? Won’t it root well if the cuttings are stuck directly in soil?

[@Gardeningat58N]

It usually works better in water because the cutting is less likely to dry out before it has the chance to grow new roots. Also the risk of rot is less because the water is more likely to be free of fungi and bacteria than soil or compost.

[@user-xc7lh9go9f]

how often do you water mint and how much water

[@Gardeningat58N]

Mint likes to have damp soil at all times, so make sure you water it regularly with a good amount of water and never allow the soil to dry out. It's hard to say how often they need watered because it depends on the light levels and temperature. However make sure any excess water can drain out of the soil, they don't like sitting in soaking wet soil.

[@gopalarao99]

What type of soil you recommend. I found garden soil is not effective.

[@1014p]

gopalarao99 I use vegetable soil, it’s growing fast.

[@amazingdany]

Garden soil meaning directly from your backyard? Not commercial soil, yes?

[@chickenstripper7755]

So basically the same as any other pant take a cutting pull lower leaves off and make sure the nodes are under water

[@robertng4286]

Why is it my cutting rotted in water when I soaked them? Should I use the younger greener stems or should I use those darker colour but more matured & older stems for rooting in water & also for method 2 which is 4:25 directly planting in the soil

[@Gardeningat58N]

What do you mean by soak? did you submerge the whole cutting? Make sure there are no leaves under the water. You can also reduce the chance of rotting by making sure that your scissors/knife are very sharp and clean. The young cuttings tend to root a little faster, but are more likely to rot, so you will be better using the darker mature stems. For method 2 your best using runners which are thick and mature, but also have some fresh green growth at the end, the longer the section that you use the more chance of survival it will have for method 2.

[@robertng4286]

@@Gardeningat58N only bottom stem of cutting soak in water & do not submerge them.. I try rooting peppermint in water like in your video which I bought freshly from the fresh market of a supermarket, all the matured & darker stems rotted.. they were such thick matured stems.. pls advise on this.. While I tried rooting in soil but after while the stems became dark & black in colour & also died of ..

[@robertng4286]

@@Gardeningat58N can I use the younger & greener stems to root in soil?? Will it become more successful than those matured & darker stems??

[@johnsmith-hs1we]

Hello is that a single mint plant or multiple? Thanks

[@purpledragonstudios5174]

i accidentally forgot to put my cutting in water.. its only been a few hours. it was wilting slightly. will it be ok? i have it in water now

[@Sharon-kb4ul]

Yes! It will grow :))

[@purpledragonstudios5174]

@@Sharon-kb4ul thank you!! i looked just now and saw they perked back up!

[@waterpistolz]

I tried to propagate my mint leaves but after the first day they are already wilting, any ideas why??

[@Gardeningat58N]

The temperatures might be too high or they are getting too much sunshine. Also make sure you have a good amount of stem on the cuttings and remove most of the lower leaves leaving just a few at the top.

[@sonnymery4193]

can i do mint cuttings in the spring?

[@Black_Samurai-fish]

I got a mint plant that was practically dead at the store. I got it back alive but it’s growing really long and doesn’t have many leaves at all. Mine isn’t full of leaves like yours is.. :/

[@Gardeningat58N]

Sounds like it needs more light, move it to a brighter position such as a windowsill which gets some direct sunshine. The growth should then become more compact with denser leaf growth.

[@MaruyaSAg]

Stem cuttings - is it cut right below or above a leaf node? Other sites say cut above. Does it matter? Why?

[@Gardeningat58N]

Cut just below for cuttings, for pruning cut just above. So cut a stem off the plant, cutting just above the leaf node, then with the cut piece of stem, cut it again just below the node. Cutting in this way helps with rooting and avoids the stem going rotten as the hormones collect in the node area and it is the node area where the roots or new shoots usually emerge. Its not essential for mint as it usually roots so easily, but it will increase your success rate.

[@sjshin3620]

Thanks for the video ^^

[@main2333]

I did this in the evening. The next morning it started to wilt. Its on the dining table away from sun. Should i put them in the fridge covered with a plastic bag? They seem to stay fresh in there.

[@prentismccann2125]

I dont think i cut enough from the mint plant i found :/ im not sure if im able to grow it but its only been in the water for two days so i will just have to wait

[@zarahuiol]

I have Moroccan mint and I'm trying water propagate a cutting but the stem keeps rotting from the bottom and the tip of the leaves keep getting black. Any tips much appreciated

[@uzmameraj4387]

Thanks bro it helped me

[@beerjr7995]

Thank you 🙏

[@anyhowsay8659]

My mint cannot root in the water. Can you please do a video to explain why?

[@sh-hg4eg]

How would he know why your mint didn't root?

[@Innerpandora]

is that peppermint, spearmint, or some other variety

[@Gardeningat58N]

It's spearmint.

[@carldearman1836]

A friend gave me a cutting of mint but I have little root need help growing it

[@nicholisthompson9169]

Is it bad to put more than one in one glass of water

[@nightbatprincess]

Does the branch you cut off of grow back

[@sugarbabydoll28]

I have put mint in water and grow roots, but when I am ready to plant them, they don't survive. I wonder what am I doing wrong?

[@red_jeanie]

happened to me too. I read somewhere else that the plant experiences shock when transplanted from water to soil. Some people plant the cuttings directly to soil to prevent shock, but it's easier to root in water than in soil. so maybe just try and try

[@Gardeningat58N]

The roots have only know life in water and so they are not adapted to life in soil, so they will struggle for the first week or two until the roots adapt to the soil. To help them through this period make sure there is a lot of roots before planting in soil, be very careful not to snap any roots when planting and keep the cutting in a cool, humid location with bright light, but not direct sunshine. Also spraying the leaves regularly will help, once they start to put on new growth you can move them back into a more exposed position.

[@micksaunders9754]

What is a woot ?

[@BeccaL2016]

Can you make a video on how to Propagate Succulents?

[@endlightsdiaries]

Do I need to always prune it

[@clareydoll]

Can you do same with parsley coriander

[@sj3514]

Can you make time lapse of mint taking roots in water?

[@aamirnaseer8448]

Love you

[@dannymiewdg]

Where in Scotland is this?

[@vmramasubbareddyvmramasubb5689]

very nice super

[@helianthe3457]

I have a question: I did the first method and my mints are okay...but they won't produce any roots. They're just living their life, and this morning I discovered they produced flowers! Should I cut them? or just leave them be and wait? Anyway thanks for your informative video I didn't even know about the second method :)

[@Gardeningat58N]

You should cut the flowers off, the plant will put all its energy into producing seeds and not roots. You can also try the second method soon, mint plants produce most of the runners in autumn. How long have your cuttings been in water?

[@helianthe3457]

Gardening at 58 North It's been 3 weeks now, and they finally started developping roots, though they really fight hard for those flowers (I cut them off, they come back almost the day after lol)! The second method is interesting but I don't think I can't do it yet because I repotted my main mint not long ago, wouldn't it put a lot of strain on it?

[@Gardeningat58N]

+Liliane D when they start to flower they will try to put all thier energy into flowering, so it will keep trying to regrow them. Just keep cutting them off as they appear and eventually it will put more of its energy into its roots. I would wait a few more weeks before trying the second method, also the second method works best in autumn as thats when the plant produces the most of the runners.

[@nevmev5982]

Liliane D cover the glass with black plastic to shade the rooting zone. Roots don't like light usually

[@seharafroze1676]

Which type of soil u use for mint nd ant fertilizer u use

[@Gardeningat58N]

For mint I just use multipurpose compost as they like a rich soil. I feed them with a high nitrogen feed as this encourages the plant to grow larger leaves. The most important thing is plenty of water.

[@Saaccount32]

I tried the first method and failed.I had also read that you should change the water everyday and keep t h e cuttings out of direct sunlight so that's what I did. The leaves just rotted away and I was left with twigs. A few had managed roots about an inch long and I planted them but I'm pretty sure they'll die. Is it a good idea to develop the roots indoors? I just left the cups of water in the shade in my front yard.

[@Gardeningat58N]

Yes, you should keep them indoors, outside the wind will dry them out too quickly, even if it doesn't seem like a windy day. Also the stable temperatures indoors will help them. I would recommend changing the water less often, twice a week is fine or even once a week if the water stays clear. Changing it every day can burn the roots from the chlorine in the tap water. For best results allow the cuttings to grow longer roots before planting. Also make sure the light is bright, but not direct sunshine, if its too shady they will not have enough energy to grow roots.

[@Saaccount32]

Gardening at 58 North. Right on then. I'll give it another try. Thx for your help :)

[@uk7866]

​@@Gardeningat58Nnot changing the water everyday but every other week etc is fantastic advice!

[@josevenegas2728]

will try thanks