Easy Geranium Care Guide – Introduction to Gardening

How Often to Water Geraniums?

The geranium is drought tolerant and should be allowed to dry between watering sessions.

Best Soil for Geraniums

The geranium needs fertile and well-draining soil. Regular potting soil mixed with perlite and peat is a perfect medium for geranium care.

Hint: Wilted leaves between waterings may be a sign of overgrowth and a need to re-pot.

Blooming

Geraniums bloom consistently during the growing period. If brought indoors to winter, they will continue to bloom if they are in a sunny location.

Little-known geranium care tip: To keep the plant blooming, it is important to deadhead the flowers once they begin to brown.

Overwintering Geraniums

To overwinter your geranium, we recommend cutting the plant down to a third of its size in autumn and placing it in a very sunny window.

Fertilization

During the growing period, you should apply a water-soluble houseplant fertilizer every 4 to 6 weeks.

Propagation

Geraniums root easily from cuttings. Your best chance is rooting them in early spring before new growth appears, but autumn propagation can work well, too, with these plants.