Step-by-Step Geranium Cuttings for Winter Propagation

Use sterile tools and pots (bleach-washed). Take 4-5" tip cuttings just below a leaf node. Strip all but top 3-5 leaves. Let callus 3-7 days on newspaper (cut end shrivels — this prevents blackleg). Dip in rooting hormone (Stim-Root #1 for softwood). Plant in pre-moistened soilless mix (Pro-Mix) with a dab of damp-off. Keep in bright light, soil damp not wet. Roots show when new growth appears. Discard any with blackleg (stem discoloration at soil line).

Cheap supplies last years. Cleanliness is critical.