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How to take Pelargonium Cuttings
You will need: Knife or Secateurs, Cuttings Compost, Pots or Cell Tray
Pelargoniums are wonderful for colour in the summer. They are also really easy to root from cuttings.
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Step 1
Choose a strong, healthy looking shoot and remove it from the mother plant using a clean, sharp knife or secateurs. Trim carefully just underneath a leaf joint.
Step 2
Remove the leaves and small stipules (brown bits) from the lower third of the cutting by pulling carefully.
Step 3
Always take cuttings from non-flowering shoots if possible. If you have to use a flowering shoot, remove all the flowers and buds.
Step 4
Never use rooting powder or gel on Pelargoniums (the base will rot). Insert the cuttings into fresh, sterile cuttings compost. Water to settle and place in a well lit area out of direct sunlight. Within two to three weeks roots should start to form.
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