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Pelargonium: long flowering without wet roots

Pelargonium. Strong light and regular deadheading support flowering, while wet cool soil causes decline.

Pelargonium

Light

Very bright light with several hours of sun.

Watering

Water after the surface dries and never leave the container standing in water.

Soil

A fertile, free-draining container mix.

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Care over time

Through the seasons

Feed during active flowering and protect tender plants from frost.

Growth and maintenance

Pinch young shoots for branching and take cuttings from healthy non-flowering growth.

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A simple care routine for Pelargonium

  1. 1

    Check the available light and moisture below the surface.

  2. 2

    Remove spent flower stems and check drainage before watering again.

  3. 3

    Track new growth and change only one condition at a time.

Observation

Changes worth checking

  • Soft dark stem bases
  • Corky marks after excess moisture
  • Few flowers in shade
Important

Watering frequency changes with light, temperature, pot size and soil. Treat any interval as a reminder to check, not an automatic watering day.

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