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Cuttings of Cineraria geifolia and Osteospermum moniliferum

Cuttings are best collected during the cool hours of the day.
Always collect cuttings from a healthy plant (disease and pest free).
Ensure that your secateurs are sterilised before cutting your plant material.
Placing your cuttings in a plastic bag with a little water will keep them fresh and moist.
Succulents should be allowed to calluses and not be stored in a plastic bag because this can cause rot.
The cuttings should be made in a clean, sterile area.
Cutting should be 10–14 cm longer if working with a big plant.
A clean-cut below the node can prevent disease and rot. Be sure not to use blunt secateurs to avoid jagged ends.
Remove bottom leaves and buds before inserting the stem (cutting) into the media.
Leave two pairs of leaves after removing the top young leaves.
Dip cutting into rooting hormone before inserting into the media.
Use a clean, thick stem or an old pencil to open holes in the media to insert the cutting on the cuttings, avoiding pushing the cuttings directly into the media.

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