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Q.POTTED GERANIUMS LEGGY– HOW TO KEEP THE PLANTS

Zone 84107 | Anonymous added on September 16, 2024 | Answered

Geraniums we want to keep are getting leggy. Can we simply pot them deeper? They are an heirloom we won’t throw out. Blossom color fabulous. but after 20 years, leggy. please help. Indoor plants except in full summer

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on September 18, 2024

During the summer, you can pinch back the growing tips to encourage branching. Before bringing it inside in fall, cut the branches back by one-third. You also can start new plants from cuttings. Here is how:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-care.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/pruning-geraniums.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/how-to-start-geranium-cuttings.htm

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