
Best Time to Replant Cuttings from Geraniums
Each fall I cut back my regal geranium and stick all of the cuttings in soil. I end up with about 20 rooted cuttings in small containers. When is the best time to replant these and what soil or fertilizer should I use?
You can move the plants to a larger container when they have outgrown their smaller pots. Move the plants to the next size pot or combine several rooted cuttings in a larger container. Keep in mind that the larger pot will hold more moisture so you will need to water thoroughly but less frequently. Use any sterile potting mix. These usually have lots of peat moss and vermiculite to aid in drainage. Some even contain slow release fertilizer or you can add your own slow release fertilizer to the planting mix. This will provide all the nutrients your plants need until they move outdoors for the summer. Otherwise, wait until the plants start growing to start fertilization. A dilute solution of any flowering houseplant fertilizer will work.
Related
Upcoming Live Events
& Webinars
April 26, 2025
Organic Gardening Basics
Ebert's Greenhouse Village
Ixonia, WI
May 3, 2025
Low-Maintenance Gardening
Merton, WI
Register here
May 7, 2025
FREE WEBINAR:
Vertical Gardening
Register here
May 10, 2025
Ask the Plant Doctor Q&A
Ebert's Greenhouse Village
Ixonia, WI
May 11, 2025
Ask the Plant Doctor Q&A
Ebert's Greenhouse Village
Ixonia, WI
May 15, 2025
FREE WEBINAR:
7 Steps to Managing Water on Your Property
Register here
May 17, 2025
Ask the Plant Doctor Q&A
Ebert's Greenhouse Village
Ixonia, WI
May 18, 2025
Ask the Plant Doctor Q&A
Ebert's Greenhouse Village
Ixonia, WI
June 4, 2025
FREE WEBINAR:
Attracting Hummingbirds
Register here
June 8, 2025
Selecting the Right Hydrangea
for Your Landscape
Ebert's Greenhouse Village
Ixonia, WI
June 14, 2025
Houseplants 101
Ebert's Greenhouse Village
Ixonia, WI
June 20, 2025 (event 6/20-6/22)
Pollinator Celebration
Vino in the Valley
Maiden Rock, WI
Register here
WATCH ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Learn More