Making geraniums in September is a simple and brilliant makeup to have Free plants in spring. They are enough 1 sharp knife and 1 glass of waterand in 15 days The roots are formed. If well sheltered in winter, the new plants grow strong and luxuriant, ready to flourish with abundance. Tested on balconies exposed to the south and stored on the cold veranda: the results are surprising.
September is the ideal month to make geranium cuttings. Mother plants are still active, but the summer heat has now passed. In this period the vegetable fabrics are well lignified and resistant: the perfect conditions for stimulating rooting. In addition, geraniums grown up by Talea maintain all the characteristics of the mother plant, including flowering and resistance. There is something magical in observing a cutting to put the first roots. After all, who has never dreamed of multiplying their plants without spending a euro? With a few precautions and a pinch of patience, truly surprising results can be obtained. The key is simplicity: no radical hormone, no heated greenhouses. Only precise cuts and protected environments.
And then there is the satisfaction of seeing them grow, day after day. Like a small experiment of a domestic nature, capable of giving flowers and gratitude for months. But be careful: even if the procedure is easy, there are rules to be respected so as not to compromise everything. Let’s see then How to make geranium cuttings in September effectively, with short times and guaranteed results.
The secrets for geranium cuttings that take root quickly
Gerani’s cuttings need Net and precise cutsabundant but not direct light, and a lot of air. They seem capricious, but in reality they are only a little demanding. Like certain friends who want to pay attention without too much invadence.
To begin with, you choose the right branches: not too much young, but not even woody. They must be vigorous, without flowers and about long long 10-12 cm. The cut must be made immediately under a knot, with a well -sharpened knife or a disinfected blade. IMPORTANT: the lower leaves are removed, leaving only the apical ones.
The cuttings can be put in water or directly on the ground. The water allows you to control the development of the roots, but attention to the risk of rot. The soil, on the other hand, stimulates a more robust root, especially if a light and draining substrate is used.
To accelerate the process:
- Avoid direct exposure to the sun
- Use transparent containers only if you choose cuttings in water
- Change the water every 3 days
- Slightly spray the leaves if the air is dry
- Keep the temperature between 18°C e 22°C
After about 10-15 days, the first roots should be seen. At that point, it is possible to transplant them in small jars with universal soil.
Ideas for multiplying geraniums and creating colored compositions
Doing cuttings is not only used to save: it is a creative way to renew your vases and create new combinations. Each seedling can become the protagonist of an original composition. A pinch of fantasy is enough.
There are those who use the new geraniums for borders, those who put them in vertical boxes, those who give them at Christmas in decorated jars. The beauty is that you can choose the color, the variety, even the height. And play with the shapes as you do with a bouquet.
Some inspirations:
- Mating with varied leaf geraniums with compact red varieties
- Use geraniums falling back for suspended vases and railings
- Create contrasts with gray-green leaves and fuchsia flowers
- Exploit tin or vintage terracotta containers
- Alternate cuts of cuttings in long cassettes to create wave effect
- Add aromatic plants such as lavender or thyme as a background
The satisfaction is not only in cultivating, but also in composing. And when in spring the blooms explode, it is as if every cutting returns as if every cutting returns \ u00isse, multiplied, the love received.
Necessary: what is needed to make cuttings in September
There are no major tools. It takes little, but carefully chosen. The right tools make the difference, especially in detail.
Here’s what to have at hand:
- Sharp knife or sterile blade
- Alcohol to disinfect
- Transparent glasses or sowing jars
- Light and well -drained soil
- Fine sand (optional, to increase drainage)
- Sprayer to humidify
- Plastic bags for roofing (optional)
That’s all. But each element has its own function. For example, the transparent glass helps to control the roots, while the wrong soil can compromise everything.
Quick steps to get perfect cuttings
Once the need is organized, a few well -made gestures are enough. No hurry, but not even indecisions.
- Choose a healthy and robust branch, about 10 cm long
- Cut under a knot with sharp knife
- Remove the low leaves and flowers
- Leave the cut to dry for 1 hour in the shade
- Insert in clean water or wet pottery
- Place in the bright area but not to the direct sun
After about two weeks, the cuttings will be ready to be invaded. Better not to wait too much: the roots in the water become fragile if you leave too long.
Errors to avoid that they compromise rooting
Even a small mistake can block everything. Gerans are generous, but they do not tolerate neglect. It is like cooking a dessert: a distraction is enough to ruin the recipe.
The most common problems:
- Use flowery branches (deviate energy)
- Leave too many leaves (excessive evaporation)
- Picture too compact or wet
- Non -clear or dirty cut
- Direct exposure to the first days
- Temperatures too low or thermal changes
Rooting requires balance. Better to create a stable environment, with filtered light and constant humidity. It is a game of patience, but repays.
Where to keep the cuttings during the winter
The cuttings must be repaired by the cold. You don’t need a greenhouse: just a veranda, an internal windowsill or a garage with light. The important thing is that it does not be gelino.
During the winter:
- Keep the seedlings in the bright and protected area
- Water only when the soil is dry
- Check that there are no stagnation
- Do not fertilize until February-March
- Turn the jars every now and then for balanced growth
With these precautions, the new geraniums will arrive in the spring strong and ready to flourish. And they will be the premium for the care and patience of September.
Extra advice and balcony curiosity for geraniums
A curious trick? Some florovivaists use the cinnamon powder based on the cut to avoid rot. Others add active carbon in the water to purify it.
And then there are those who try to make the cuttings in plastic bottles cut in half, type mini-series. It works surprisingly well, especially in windy areas.
An anecdote? Once, leave the cuttings forgotten in the kitchen, near the sink, they have acted equally. The humidity of the environment was perfect. A sign that, sometimes, the approximation also has its fruits.
All that remains is to try. Because every cutting is a small act of trust towards nature.
And every root that is born, a spring promise.
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