Rose Geranium Question - Anya

[Guest guest]

I put Anya in the subject title cause Anya was the one who sent me the

cutting for the rose geranium plant that I have, but anyone can chime in

on the subject :-D

 

My rose geranium plant is doing very well and it desperately needs a

" hair cut " . Is there any special technique to use, or timing to trimming

it and being able to use the trimmings to make new rose geranium plants?

 

Thanks!

 

It truly feels like spring here - we got our cold and snow (the once a

decade snow , and now it is warming up into the mid 70's this week -

I'm ready to get into the garden <grinz> :-D

 

*Smile*

Chris (list mom)

http://www.alittleolfactory.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

, " Christine Ziegler "

<chrisziggy@e...> wrote:

> I put Anya in the subject title cause Anya was the one who sent me

> My rose geranium plant is doing very well and it desperately needs a

> " hair cut " . Is there any special technique to use, or timing to

trimming it and being able to use the trimmings to make new rose

geranium plants?

 

Now I need some cutting back, (hint, hint) since the plant died at the

beginning of fall due to heat and humidity! Now is prime growing time

here in Miami, and I haven't found any in the stores.

 

Just use a sharp knife and take cuttings that are about 6-12 " long,

with several nodes. I always cut just below a node, about 1/4-1/2 " . As

you found out, they can dry for a week or so and will still put out

roots when put into soil. Always leave some leaves on the stem you cut

from,so the plant doesn't look too scraggly, and it should put out new

leaves and stems from the cut branches. Using the sharp knife,either

you or the recipient (hint, hint) of the cuttings should remove the

lower leaves on the cutting, cutting them off where the petiole meets

the stem. Those cut-off leaves are still great to use.

http://anyamccoy.com

[Guest guest]

Hi Anya,

 

Not so subtle hint well taken *lol*

 

As soon as I cut it back (which will be soon) I'll be sure to send ya

some Thanks!

 

*Smile*

Chris (list mom)

http://www.alittleolfactory.com

 

 

 

 

rastapoodle [mccoy]

 

Now I need some cutting back, (hint, hint) since the plant died at the

beginning of fall due to heat and humidity! Now is prime growing time

here in Miami, and I haven't found any in the stores.

 

Just use a sharp knife and take cuttings that are about 6-12 " long,

with several nodes. I always cut just below a node, about 1/4-1/2 " . As

you found out, they can dry for a week or so and will still put out

roots when put into soil. Always leave some leaves on the stem you cut

from,so the plant doesn't look too scraggly, and it should put out new

leaves and stems from the cut branches. Using the sharp knife,either

you or the recipient (hint, hint) of the cuttings should remove the

lower leaves on the cutting, cutting them off where the petiole meets

the stem. Those cut-off leaves are still great to use.

http://anyamccoy.com