Our rooted cutting, then, needs to be moved before it outgrows the rooting area. If it is a garden variety the most common method is to box it up, at about 16 cuttings to a 15cm (6in) deep wooden or plastic box. However, if you have plenty of pots there is no reason why both types should not be put into pots. The main danger is over-watering before the plant has had time to form roots in the new compost and for this reason potting is done in several steps, firstly using 9cm (3½ in) pots which prevent a large amount of wet compost remaining around the roots.

The compost is John Innes No 1 or similar alternative and it is import that it is just moist enough to hold together when squeezed lightly in the hand, but breaks up easily if rubbed or dropped on the bench. If this is not done it is almost impossible to properly wet the compost after potting. Nicely firmed in the new pot, the pot should not need any water for at least a week. It should be put somewhere cool and shaded and will not come to harm if it wilts, although the leaves can be lightly sprayed.