Most of us see a geranium and remember how they looked on our grandmother’s porch. They reappeared after Mother’s Day every year. Even with so many options now this classic flower still graces the front porch of many homes year after year. Geraniums are affordable and easy to grow. What you may not of known, is how easy rooting geranium cuttings is. You can get so many cuttings just from one plant. Talk about affordable.
You can root geranium cuttings by keeping them in water or planting them directly into a seed starting potting medium. Potting into soil seems to give better results, but both methods work. Change the water every few days to stop it from getting slimy and remember to keep the soil moist. Place the cuttings in a warm, sunny spot. The success rate for potting geranium cuttings is quite high but start a few extra just to be sure.
How To Take a Leaf Cutting
Look for a leaf node on a tender part of the plant. Cut about a half inch below the leaf node. Then cut just below the leaf node and remove the lower leaves and flowers, if any. Put them into the moist soil or water right away.
Rooting Geranium Cuttings For Overwintering
Last year I brought two geraniums inside to overwinter. One died and the other became very leggy. I do want to try overwintering the geraniums again a different way. I’ll cut them back and store them in a dark cool place and start rooting the geranium cuttings for more plants next season.
It takes about six to eight weeks to root your geranium cuttings. By having a little patience in the beginning, you will be rewarded with a porch full of gorgeous geraniums all summer long.
