If I only want to take a few cuttings, I tend to put the cutting on the window sill. I get a glass of water, put cling film over the top and put the cutting through a hole into the water. Within a very short space of time, roots have formed, at which point I plant up in smallish pots (3" say) of normal bog standard potting compost and hardly ever lose any. I do find it easier to take pretty small cuttings, easier to handle etc and they soon catch up. Also, if I'm taking autumn ones, they take up less space in the greenhouse over winter. I also cut back the parent plant if it's too big, pot it up and keep it for the winter in a frost free environment with very little water. As soon as it starts growing again in the spring, start watering and you can take loads more cuttings. Makes it value for money to buy the occaisional fancy plant if you get loads more for free!!
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