How to divide Phormium (New Zealand flax) - www.dearplants.com

How to divide Phormium (New Zealand flax)

Plant each division

After separating each division, it’s time to plant them. I will plant in individual pots.

Before that, I cut the old leaves to reduce the roots’ need for water. This will also ensure that each plant is less exposed to the wind, and will not be disturbed until the roots are well established in the soil.

Planting a division of New Zealand Flax (Phormium tenax) - www.dearplants.com
Planting a division of New Zealand Flax (Phormium tenax)

I fill the pot halfway with compost, place the plant and top it off with soil all the way around.

Individually planted New Zealand flax division - www.dearplants.com
Individually planted New Zealand flax division

I slightly compact the soil, just to make sure the plant is firmly in the pot.

Watering pots of Phormium tenax 'Sundowner', New Zealand flax - www.dearplants.com
Watering pots of Phormium tenax ‘Sundowner’, New Zealand flax

Finally, I water well and put them in a sheltered place until they show signs of growth.

Several pots of Phormium tenax 'Sundowner', New Zealand flax - www.dearplants.com
Several pots of Phormium tenax ‘Sundowner’, New Zealand flax

From there, they can be slowly fertilized and placed in sunnier locations.

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