I have a citronella geranium that was getting a bit leggy so I cut it back and decided to propagate the cuttings. I planted them literally one day ago, and they are already droopy. I live in USDA zone 6a (i think) but I keep my citron inside because it is getting cold outside. I also keep my cuttings in a window inside. The temperature is around 70 degrees. I have read several articles on it and every single one says the same thing: "growing cuttings in soil is much easier than in water." I follow the steps exactly. What am I doing wrong?

There are always going to be some that don't take, but give them a day or two to perk up. I've rooted several in vermiculite successfully—I think roughly half of them root. If you're using potting soil, make sure the soil is pressed firmly against the stem in the soil and keep it consistently well moistened. You'll do best with two stripped leaf nodes below the soil and about two sets of leaves above. Sorry, I can't remember for certain, but I think tip cuttings work best. Once a few take you'll discover you have more than you want.