them Oct 1.Can they last without water until June 1 or should I water them now? I live in Boise Idaho.
Geraniums will need to be cared for as an actively growing houseplant. They do not overwinter in a dormant state. Once they die, they do not come back.
This article will help you to care for them to keep them growing over winter: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/how-to-save-geraniums-over-the-winter.htm
LEAVES DIE SLOWLY OFF.
The first thing to consider is water management. Here is an article on watering plants:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
And another on growing geraniums. They need a sunny site with regular watering and fertilization:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-care.htm
very heavy. I would like to remove the dirt and add something light at the bottom of the pot to make it lighter. When is a good time to repot and what kind of soil should I use. Also, is this a good idea.
They will handle most standard potting mixes, so it is up to you. When they first start actively growing will be a good time to start this process. For heavy pots, it is recommended to use the "pot within a pot method." Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/using-styrofoam-in-containers.htm
This article will give you some useful information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-care.htm
type soil, sunlight, feeding etc.
Here's a link to a series of articles that will answer all your questions about geraniums:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium
I saved my geraniums overwinter in a cool basement. they look healthy, with lots of new sprouts and leaves. How soon cdan I put them outside again in my window boxes? Pittsburgh PA Zone 6B . Nominal last frost date May 15 But everything seems earlier this year? I would be willing to cover them if threatened by frost. thank you! Francisca
It depends on the type of Geraniums that you have. Some can stand temperatures under 50 degrees, and some cannot. Generally, once the soil stays above 50 degrees, you can plant any of them out.
Here is a collection of articles that will offer information on the broad range of Geraniums, and their care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/category/ornamental/flowers/geranium
I can’t work out what this seedling is. Any ideas? I thought perhaps it was a lupin but it’s leaves are not as sharply defined.
Those are Wild Geraniums! Here is an article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/cranesbill-geranium/tuberous-geranium-plants.htm
Thanks! ?
I am new to plant care. I got my first plants a few weeks ago (something to do during quarantine) and the geraniums were the only plant that seemed to be doing well until about a week ago. I noticed they were covered with small white fluff but it wasn’t moving. The buds were drying before they opened and recently the leaves started turning yellow with brown spots. I don’t know what is wrong and I am losing hope the plants can be saved (there are 3 others with the same problems)
It appears to be aphid damage. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm