How to grow geraniums by cuttings? Which month is the best for cuttings?

1. How to take cuttings

1. Cutting branches: Strong branches are an important factor for the survival of cuttings. You need to choose plants with good growth conditions, cut branches with more than 3 leaf nodes from the top, and cut them diagonally from the bottom to maintain a flat cross-section. Cut off the leaves at the bottom of the branch together with the petiole, and keep two small leaves at the top of the branch. The branches cannot be cut and grafted immediately. They need to be placed in a ventilated and cool place to dry first, and wait for the cut to dry and heal.

2. Prepare the substrate: The container and substrate for geranium cuttings must be carefully selected. There are no high requirements for the container. You can choose an ordinary plastic cup and poke a few small holes at the bottom. The matrix inside can be made of clean river sand or vermiculite, and the main thing is to maintain good permeability.

3. Carry out cuttings: spray water on the substrate to keep it moist, then insert the branches into it, not too deep. Afterwards, you should also spray water appropriately to moisturize it in order to promote rooting. After cuttings, place the geranium branches in a cool and ventilated place with appropriate scattered light and maintain a warm growing environment, and they will soon take root.

2. Which month to take cuttings

Geranium cuttings can be taken in spring or autumn, as long as the temperature is around 15-20 degrees. In spring, cuttings can be taken in April or May, and in autumn, cuttings can be taken in October.