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I know taking cuttings isn't supposed to be a big deal, but I've never had the desire to try...until now. I've got a scented geranium that doesn't look like it's going to make through until spring and I really like it.
So, after I take a cutting, do I a) put in potting soil, or b) put it in water until I see roots?
I'm sure I'm over thinking the whole process and I know the world as we know it will not end if I goof, but sure would appreciate some advice from those who do this frequently.
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Personally, I would try both. I usually have better luck getting things to root in water first. If you put it into dirt- make a little tent with a plastic bag to hold in the moisture. You can't really go wrong- one of them is bound to root. Think spring!!
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they are very easy to start from cuttings just dip them in rooting hormone and then put them in dirt ..keep it damp not soggy and you want to get a good snip with a few nodes on it
I love scented geraniums there are so many varieties!
Last edited by HiDelight (01/25/2010 3:23 pm)
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I know that this is an older thread but I was wanting to do this. I know you can do it with mums. I saw it on a garden news bit but haven't tried it. Can you get the root hormone at lowes or home depot?
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I am curious too looked for root hormone at wal mart didn't see any !!
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You will probably have better luck at a garden center.
I have seen it sold online as well.
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I bought mine at home Depot in the garden center.
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You find it in most garden centers but sometimes it's easy to overlook. It comes in a small bottle that can get hidden on a shelf. Rootone is the best know brand but there are others.
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I read something long ago about something in willow that stimulates rooting. If you have any willows on your property, cut some young twigs and put them in a glass of water, then put your cutting in the glass too, and it should root a lot quicker than water alone.
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