The conditions for cutting are specific and must be followed in order to allow the cuttings to grow to their full potential. First, the cuttings must be placed into a cold frame or cold greenhouse. Create a humid atmosphere for the first few days by keeping the enclosure shut. The cuttings must be checked regularly for pests and diseases. The yellowing leaves must also be picked off when they occur.
Many problems can occur which can hinder the growth of cuttings.
There are viruses that exist that cause the plants to become stunted of malformed. These viruses are transmitted through sap or insects which suck the sap of an infected plant and move it onto a healthy one. When cuttings are taken, if the original plant carries the virus then the new cuttings will as well. Many insects such as Woodlice and Aphids exist that can spread viruses and diseases from plant to plant. Woodlice do not transmit the diseases but they cause physical damage on the cuttings by nibbling the leaves and attacking the roots.