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How to increase the survival rate when propagating geraniums

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Geraniums are mainly propagated by cuttings. To increase the survival rate, you must master the following points: (1) Selection of cuttings. Choose branches that are solid inside and have a small cut surface as cuttings. The specific method is to pinch off the growing tip of the mother plant in advance, and after new side branches emerge, cut the branch from the base of the new side branch, close to the mother branch. (2) Cutting time. Cuttings are generally taken in mid-September. If the cuttings are not newly grown side branches, the cut cuttings must be left to dry for at least a whole day.

Geraniums are mainly propagated by cuttings. To increase the survival rate, you must master the following points:

(1) Selection of cuttings. Choose branches that are solid inside and have a small cut surface as cuttings. The specific method is to pinch off the growing tip of the mother plant in advance, and after new side branches emerge, cut the branch from the base of the new side branch, close to the mother branch.

(2) Cutting time. Cuttings are generally taken in mid-September. If the cuttings are not newly grown side branches, the cut cuttings must be left to dry for at least a whole day.

(3) Temperature after cutting. It must be maintained at around 14°C, and roots can fully form after 2 weeks.

(4) Watering. The potting soil must not be too wet; water only when the soil is dry and let it dry out between waterings.

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