- 1). Take a 3- to 4- inch cutting from an azalea plant in May through July. This cutting should be at the end of a branch or stem. Cut just below the node, which is the area where a leaf or branch grows out of a branch or stem.
- 2). Remove the lowest leaves until only two or three are left at the top of the stem.
- 3). Dip the cutting into rooting hormone, being careful to completely cover the cut end.
- 4). Prepare a pot with potting soil, and water the soil. Place the cut end into the soil gently so you do not remove any of the rooting hormone. Water the soil again until water drains out of the drain holes.
- 5). Cover the plant and pot with a plastic bag. Seal the bag with a twist tie. Move the pot to a window that is slightly shaded.
- 6). Check the moisture and water the plant frequently. Your plant should root within 4 to 6 weeks.
- 7). Transplant the cutting to a larger pot when it is rooted. Transplant your azalea into your garden after the new growth is 6 inches tall. Mix perlite and peat into the soil to improve drainage.
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