[puffjoe]

I take cuttings using Oasis (sponge like material available from florists, normally used for flower arrangements) and the way to do it is a thread in itself but briefly:

1) Water mother plant thoroughly;
2)Pre soak Oasis blocks and make 3/4 inch deep holes in them using the centre (ink) piece of a biro;
2) Cut off the branch (an hour or so after watering mum) above last growing nodes (so that the branch will be replaced) ensuring that there will be a growing node under the ground and another (or two) above the ground;
3) Re make this cut but at a 45 degree angle;
4) Scarate the end of the cutting (place the end between the scissor blades and run it up and down almost as if you were peeling it);
5) Optionally add a little rooting hormone into the hole in the Oasis cube and insert your cutting.
6) Place these cuttings in a saucer of water and replace water every 24 hours. Keep these saucers on a heating mat and under and moisture dome with some air flow.
7) When rooted place cuttings, Oasis cube and all, into a soil filled pot.