F. This generally takes three to four weeks. During the rooting period water sparingly. The trick to successful rooting is to run the cuttings on the dry side. When cuttings are rooted, place them in 4-inch pots. Make monthly applications thereafter until the plants are planted outside in beds.
Pest problems are minimal with geraniums.
Always keep fading flower stalks removed to reduce botrytis. Proper plant spacing will reduce botrytis on leaves that can sometimes build up during wet seasons. Occasionally, geranium plants or single leaves will wilt for no apparent reason. This should alert the homeowner to a serious problem known as bacterial blight. No sprays are available and removal of the plant from the site should be done immediately.