- 1). Cut a tea olive branch just above the node to form a cutting. The tea olive branch must be aged one year or older before it is cut, and the cutting must be 8 to 9 inches in length.
- 2). Dip the end of the cutting into a root hormone. Root hormone comes in both powder and gel forms. Many gardeners prefer to dip cuttings in a gel root hormone. You can purchase any brand of root hormone from a garden supply center.
- 3). Place the cutting into the pot mixed with peat moss, perlite and organic mulch.
- 4). Water the seated cutting until damp. Make sure that it is not overly wet or the cutting will rot.
- 5). Put a plastic container or top over the pot to retain humidity in a controlled environment. Place the medium in the sun or in partial shade.
- 6). Check the soil daily for moisture. Add water to the soil, as needed, to keep the medium moist. Don't over-saturate the soil with water. Allow the cutting to grow into a viable root system; this will take a few months. To check the root system, gently pull the cutting out of the dirt and check the roots for growth. The roots must reach 6 to 7 inches in length before transferring to the ground soil.
- 7). Transfer the root system to the ground soil after it has reached 6 to 7 inches in length.
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