Camellia (and other shrubs) – Propagating Step by Step
![IMG_2384 | Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener How to propagate camellia cuttings](https://t9e4s3i5.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_2384-600x900.jpg)
This is my step-by-step process of propagating camellia cuttings. The same method works for roses, gardenia, azalea and other woody broadleafed shrubs.
![propagation 1 | Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener mix propagation media: 1 to 1 potting soil and perlite](http://www.walterreeves.com/wr2020/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/propagation-1.jpg)
mix propagation media: 1 to 1 potting soil and perlite
![IMG_2406 | Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener Cut a two liter soda bottle in half; make holes in bottom for drainage; fill with media](http://www.walterreeves.com/wr2020/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_2406.jpg)
Cut a two liter soda bottle in half; make holes in bottom for drainage; fill with media
![propagation 7 | Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener cut a fresh limb from the shrub](http://www.walterreeves.com/wr2020/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/propagation-7.jpg)
cut a fresh limb from the shrub
![propagation 8 | Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener make several 4" cuttings from the limb](http://www.walterreeves.com/wr2020/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/propagation-8.jpg)
make several 4″ cuttings from the limb
![propagation 9 | Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener remove lower leaves, leaving only two at the tip](http://www.walterreeves.com/wr2020/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/propagation-9.jpg)
remove lower leaves, leaving only two at the tip
![propagation 10 | Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener dip end of each cutting into rooting hormone powder](http://www.walterreeves.com/wr2020/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/propagation-10.jpg)
dip end of each cutting into rooting hormone powder
![propagation 11 | Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener stick cuttings into media](http://www.walterreeves.com/wr2020/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/propagation-11.jpg)
stick cuttings into media
![propagation 12 | Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener put top onto rooting chamber and secure with tape](http://www.walterreeves.com/wr2020/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/propagation-12.jpg)
put top onto rooting chamber and secure with tape; put in a bright but shaded spot for three months
![IMG_2384 | Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener Wait several weeks until you see a bud form at the tip](http://www.walterreeves.com/wr2020/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_2384.jpg)
Wait until you see a bud form at the tip
![IMG_2389 | Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener gently remove cuttings ant plant into individual 8" pots; fertilize; do not transplant into garden until the pot is filled with roots](http://www.walterreeves.com/wr2020/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_2389.jpg)
gently remove cuttings and plant into individual 8″ pots; fertilize; do not transplant into garden until the pot is filled with roots (note that the bottom cutting did not make roots and has no tip bud)