Geraniums bloom little and have a short flowering period; do these 3 stages of pruning well and they can burst into a full pot and bloom continuously for 3 months
Growing flowers indoors can not only cultivate the mind and character, elevate one's sentiments, and add charm to life, but also beautify the home and make the environment full of greenery. Geraniums are very popular flowers and plants, with clusters of blossoms that are very bright and beautiful.
Many flower lovers like geraniums, but when caring for geraniums they bloom little and the flowering period is also short, blooming once and then not again. So these 3 stages of pruning must be done well, and the flowers will burst into a full pot and bloom continuously for three months!
The first stage
During the geranium seedling stage, when it grows to about ten cm, pinch out the growing tip once to inhibit the growth of the terminal bud, which can promote the sprouting of side buds. This also lays the foundation for more flowering later.
The second stage
During the geranium's peak growing season, cut away diseased branches, old branches, messy branches, and densely growing stems all at once. This can reduce nutrient consumption, and at the same time prevent branches from growing leggy, making the plant shape more beautiful and improving nutrient use efficiency. Only then can it bloom more and have a longer flowering period.
Beginner tip
During the geranium's peak growing season, if you want lush branches and leaves, pruning alone is not enough. Nutrients must be supplemented in time; nitrogen fertilizer can be added to make the root system stronger, increase growth speed, and make the rest of the branches and leaves lush.
The third stage
The geranium's flowering period is from May to July. After each bloom fades, promptly cut off the spent flowers. This can prevent the spent flowers from absorbing nutrients, allowing nutrients to be fully used by other useful branches. Only then can a second round of flowering be triggered and the flowering period extended.
Beginner tip
After each bloom fades, too many nutrients are consumed. At this time the plant is in a nutrient-deficient state, so nutrients must be supplemented to let it quickly recover growth and have extra strength to bloom again. Therefore, at this time pruning and nutrient supplementation should be carried out at the same time.
When caring for geraniums, what else should be noted?
Geraniums like light. Give them more sun every day, and they will also bloom more, with abundant flowers and lush leaves.
Moreover, in summer, geraniums enter a dormant period, so water and fertilizer should be controlled, and attention should be paid to shading and increasing humidity, so they can pass the summer safely and bloom again the next year.
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