Photosynthesis is a process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy, normally from the Sun, into chemical energy that can be later released to fuel the organisms' activities.
How to Take a Eucalyptus Cutting. Juvenile eucalyptus trees root better than adult trees. Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.), are ornamental trees, that often grow to heights of 80 to 120 feet. Native to Australia, eucalyptus grow in the warmer climates of U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 11, depending upon the species. They're easy to propagate from seed, but you can also clone them through rooted cuttings taken from juvenile trees.
1 Growing lavender from cuttings usually yields more usable lavender sooner, and many gardeners agree that it is much easier to do than growing lavender from seed. 2  Lavender can be harvested after the first year for decorative arrangements, culinary purposes, aromatherapy, and homeopathic medicines.. Prune the lavender. Lavender grows slowly during the first year, and most of the plant's energy goes toward root development and vegetative growth. You should encourage this process by cutting off any flowering stems once the first buds begin to open during the first growing season.