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Enjoy the intense aromatic smell of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) as you brush them with your hand or along the garden path. Their gray-green, needle-like leaves grow up to 1.5" long and are closely spaced together. White or blue flowers eventually bloom on this herb, making them more appealing in the garden. Use as an ornamental in the garden or a garden pot. Add them to your culinary dishes with meats and veggies or make scented sachets.
Rosemary Christmas Tree Care & Buying Guide
Full direct sun outside (6-8 hrs.) Indoors bright direct sun.
Water when the soil dries out thoroughly.
Humidity levels need to be between 45-55%. Spritz daily and add extra humidity.
Indoors: 55-80°F
Air circulation is important to prevent mold and mildew spores from forming on the leaves.
Outdoors full sun (6-8 hrs.) where nights are above 10°F. Indoors in bright direct sun areas. When bringing indoors, cut back by 1/3 to overwinter.
Fertilize once a year in spring.
Repot infrequently since you may cause shock. Use well-draining soil mix.
Prune to 1/3 before overwintering inside. Outside, prune after bloom to encourage bushiness and growth.
Trim 3-4 inches off young shoots (without flowers) from the plant in the early morning when they are hydrated. Remove any lower leaves to contain the moisture in the stem. Trim right below the leaf node (where the leaf has sprouted). Use hormone rooting powder to dip the tips of the stems into to coat. Fill pots with a damp rooting soil mix that is well-draining with grit and compost mixed into them. Insert each stem in individual tray modules or small containers with drainage. Cover rosemary with a clear plastic bag to retain moisture and leave in a sheltered place with bright, indirect light. Check every two weeks for root development. Keep compost moist as the roots develop. Fertilize with a diluted rooting fertilizer solution periodically. Pot into a container or plant in the garden the following spring. Begin the hardening off (acclimating to the outside) stage by placing the plant outdoors in a protected spot a few hours per day when temperatures are above 45°F. Increase the outdoor exposure each day by the amount of time so they can adjust. Do more and more time each day and observe the breezes, day and night temperatures and avoid any extremes. This process might take from 1-2 weeks to acclimate your new rosemary plants. Enjoy and share with your culinary foodies!
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Rosemary Tree: Overview
The Rosemary plant (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a compact shrub with thick, light-green leaves shaped like needles. Native to the Mediterranean region, this lovely plant produces blue or white flowers, making Rosemary a prized culinary herb and a beautiful ornamental plant. Lively Root’s Rosemary Christmas Tree is grown as a topiary and resembles an adorable mini Christmas tree.
Rosemary Christmas trees are ideal for decorating indoors or growing on the porch in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This gorgeous scented plant thrives in bright, direct sunlight and is easy to care for. Moreover, Rosemary is also safe for cats and dogs even if they nibble on some leaves.
Rosemary traditionally symbolizes faithfulness, remembrance, and love. So, a Rosemary Xmas tree is the perfect way to add symbolic meaning to your holidays and to celebrate affection and loyalty.
Rosemary Plant: Benefits
- Great at purifying the air from toxins
- Relatively easy to care for
- Wonderful gift plant for the holidays
- Lovely scent and taste that makes it a perfect culinary plant
- Used for making essential oils and in herbal teas because of its medicinal benefits
Rosemary Christmas Tree Care Guide
If you’re wondering how to take care of your Rosemary Christmas Tree, it’s not difficult. Just follow these Rosemary plant care tips to keep your plant thriving during and after the holidays:
Watering and Humidity
Your Rosemary Christmas Tree doesn’t require frequent watering. Water this aromatic holiday plant when the soil dries out completely. Since Rosemary is native to the shores of the Mediterranean, it requires slightly higher humidity levels (from 45% to 55%). Place a pebble-filled tray underneath the pot, group with other plants, or use a humidifier to increase humidity.
Light and Temperature
Your Christmas Rosemary Tree will grow best with 6-8 hours of sunlight daily if grown outdoors. As an indoor plant, keep it in a well-lit room with bright, direct light. The optimal temperatures for your Rosemary plant range from 55℉ to 80℉.
Soil, Feeding, and Repotting
A well-draining, sandy, or loamy potting mix is the best choice for your Rosemary Christmas Tree. Feed your Rosemary with a slow-release fertilizer or a liquid fertilizer diluted at half-strength during the growing season. Stop fertilizing your about 2 months before the frost sets in and let your plant rest. Repot once in about 2 years or when you notice roots growing from the drainage holes. Use a 2-inch larger pot and repot in early spring.
Propagation
Take cuttings to propagate your Rosemary. Choose healthy new growth from the tips of the branches, cut several 5-inch stems, remove the lower leaves, and put them in a transparent vase with fresh water. Change the water regularly until you see the roots forming. Once the roots are developed, dip your cuttings in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining cactus soil mix.
Pruning and Common Issues
Prune your Rosemary to maintain its Christmas tree shape. Also, trim off any damaged or browning stems, but be careful not to over-prune your plant. Common problems with Rosemary include overwatering, which causes yellowing leaves and poor air circulation that can lead to fungal issues like mildew. Check your Rosemary Christmas Tree for pests like spider mites regularly and use an organic insecticide if necessary.
Rosemary Christmas Tree: Placement, Companion & Alternative Plants
Rosemary trees look beautiful during the holidays when they can be decorated just like a regular small Christmas tree. You can move yours to the porch afterward to grow as a culinary herb or keep it indoors as the ultimate kitchen plant.
Best Locations & Uses
- Ornamental porch plant suitable for a wide range of climates
- Wonderful choice for novice plant enthusiasts
- Relatively drought-tolerant plant that’s perfect for brightly lit places
- Great kitchen plant
- Ideal pet-friendly plant for pet owners
Companion Plants
After the holidays, combine your Rosemary Bush Christmas tree with other edible plants to create the perfect little kitchen garden:
- Lavender Topiary (Lavandula stoechas 'Primavera'): The charming Lavender Topiary is an aromatic herb prized for its soothing, comforting scent; this herb is perfect for adding to various dishes or using in fragrant sachets.
- Pomegranate Bush (Punica granatum): Sun-loving and drought-tolerant once established, the Pomegranate Bush is a lovely addition to your garden; while the fruits are small and mostly ornamental, you’ll enjoy gorgeous flowers and spectacular autumn foliage.
- Indoor Olive Tree (Olea europaea ‘Mission’): The silvery-green foliage of the Olive Tree gives off a calming Mediterranean vibe; and this tree’s easy-care needs and tasty, edible fruit make it a must-have plant for your kitchen.
Alternative Plants
Other beautiful, ornamental plants with a lovely scent that you can grow indoors include:
- Baby Blue Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus pulverulenta ‘Baby Blue’): Fragrant and eye-catching, the Baby Blue Eucalyptus has spectacular blue-green foliage that is often used in floral arrangements.
- Coffee Plant (Coffea arabica): The Coffee Plant produces a profusion of star-like, scented white flowers, which, with care and in the right conditions, ripen into coffee beans.
- Peace Lily Plant (Spathiphyllum): The elegant and easy-care Peace Lily will add a tropical vibe to your space with its lush arched leaves and beautiful white flowers, filling your home with delicate aroma.
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