Geranium
Bright blooms all summer long on easy bushy plants. Perfect for pots or beds with nonstop color.
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About Geranium
Geraniums burst with vivid red, pink, and white flowers from spring to fall. Their bushy growth and zoned leaves make them patio stars and indoor favorites.
Native to South Africa, they thrive in warm, dry spots with well-drained soil. That's why they handle drought like champs.
Indoors, give them sun and smart watering for years of blooms. Outdoors, plant after frost for summer color.
Watering Schedule
Let top inch of soil dry between waterings. Water thoroughly until it drains out.
Common Problems & Solutions
Here's how to identify and fix the most common Geranium problems.
Popular Varieties
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Care Tips & Best Practices
Humidity
Keep at 40-50%; mist rarely to avoid disease.
Feeding
Use balanced liquid feed every 2 weeks spring-fall.
Cleaning
Wipe leaves monthly with damp cloth for light.
Support
Stake tall stems in pots with bamboo canes.
Pruning
Pinch tips weekly for bushy growth.
Rotation
Turn pots weekly for even sun exposure.
Care Checklist
10 Common Mistakes to Avoid
Overwatering regularly
Why it's bad: Rots roots and kills plant fast.
Do this instead: Wait for dry topsoil.
Low light placement
Why it's bad: No blooms, leggy weak stems.
Do this instead: Choose sunny window.
Skipping deadheading
Why it's bad: Stops new flowers quick.
Do this instead: Remove daily.
No winter cutback
Why it's bad: Leggy and pest-prone.
Do this instead: Prune by half.
Cold drafts exposure
Why it's bad: Leaf drop and stress.
Do this instead: Keep above 55°F.
Heavy soil use
Why it's bad: Poor drainage drowns roots.
Do this instead: Add perlite mix.
Fertilize in winter
Why it's bad: Burns roots in dormancy.
Do this instead: Stop until spring.
Ignore pests early
Why it's bad: Spreads to kill plant.
Do this instead: Inspect weekly.
No pot rotation
Why it's bad: Uneven growth lopsided.
Do this instead: Turn weekly.
Plant outdoors early
Why it's bad: Frost damage destroys.
Do this instead: Wait post-frost.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often water indoor geranium?
Water when top inch dry, about every 5-7 days. Overdo it and roots rot quick.
Why no flowers on geranium?
Needs 6 hours sun daily. Boost light and deadhead old blooms.
Safe for cats and dogs?
Toxic if eaten; causes vomiting. Keep away from pets.
Propagate geranium easy?
Yes, root 4-inch cuttings in perlite. Roots in 2 weeks.
Overwinter geranium indoors?
Cut back, sunny cool spot. Water sparingly.
Fix yellow geranium leaves?
Usually overwater; dry out soil and check drainage.
Best fertilizer for blooms?
High-potassium tomato feed every 2 weeks summer.
Geranium leggy how fix?
More sun and pinch tips back.
Rust on leaves what do?
Improve air flow, fungicide, less water on leaves.
Repot geranium when?
Spring yearly or roots fill pot.
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