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- Q.Why Aren’t My Geraniums As Full As Some Other Peoples? I Fertilize Every Week With Miracle Grow. - My geraniums never look as full and lush as some others, what am I doing wrong? I take old flowers ...
- Q.How Do I Start A Geranium From A Plant I Already Have - I have a geranium that is citronella and I want to be able to save some seeds to start one ...
- Q.Can You Tell Me What Is Eating All The Flowers On My Cranesbill Geranium ‘Salome’? - The leaves & tight flower buds are untouched but all the open flower petals are being eaten. I've been out ...
- Q.What Is This Yellow Spot On My Geranium Leaves? And How Do I Treat Them. And Can I Cut The Geranium Back In EarlyAugust To Let The - m flower again? As above
- Q.Catsafe Article - You claim geraniums are cat safe, hence I nearly bought done, luckily I double checked, they are highly toxic and ...
- Q.Something Is Eating My Geranium Leaves What Should I Do? - I have noticed holes in the leaves of my geranium. What should I do?
- Q.Can A Flower Change Color Simply By Proximity? - We recently bought a pink geranium to replace a struggling red one and hung it in the same spot. The ...
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July 10, 2020Q.Why aren’t my geraniums as full as some other peoples? I fertilize every week with Miracle Grow.
My geraniums never look as full and lush as some others, what am I doing wrong? I take old flowers off and fertilize once a week with 20-20-20. What can I do?
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 10, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like over fertilization. That is a very potent food, judging by the numbers, so adding too much will not be beneficial to the plant and will stunt growth.
This article will help you to care for geraniums, and know what and when to feed them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-care.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
July 16, 2020Q.How do I start a geranium from a plant I already have
I have a geranium that is citronella and I want to be able to save some seeds to start one year after year. Where are the seeds?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 18, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Geranium seeds aren't obvious, but they are there. First, do not deadhead the blossoms as you might normally do, but allow the blossoms to wilt. Watch for elongated, pointy pods that form underneath the bloom. These "cranesbill" pods contain seeds at the bottom of each pod, and are ripe when the pod turns from green to brown. Experts advise gently attaching a mesh bag around the stem to catch them as they drop, since they will eventually open up and fling their seeds to the wind. Once you've collected them, lay them out to dry and separate the seeds from the pods.
Here's an article about collecting flower seeds: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/harvesting-garden-seeds.htm and another that discusses how to store them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/storing-seeds.htm
You also can start new plants by taking cuttings:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/how-to-start-geranium-cuttings.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Rose Todd on
July 25, 2020
Colchester, EssexQ.Can You Tell Me What Is Eating All The Flowers On My Cranesbill Geranium ‘Salome’?
The leaves & tight flower buds are untouched but all the open flower petals are being eaten. I've been out at night with a torch but haven't found the culprit.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 27, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, it will be very hard to say what is eating them without catching the creature in the act. You could try pesticides for prevention, though. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides
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jim lee on
August 2, 2020
London UK - Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 4, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I am unable to see the spot to identify the issue. In the meantime, these articles will help you to care for the plant, and test for deficiency and pH swings:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-care.htm
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Cherrill on
August 3, 2020
UkQ.Catsafe Article
You claim geraniums are cat safe, hence I nearly bought done, luckily I double checked, they are highly toxic and this information should be corrected https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/geranium
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 4, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Thank you for pointing out that error! It is being sent to the editors, now, for correction.
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LovesHydrangeas! on
August 8, 2020
74074Q.Something Is Eating My Geranium Leaves What Should I Do?
I have noticed holes in the leaves of my geranium. What should I do?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 10, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to assess the damage. There are many things that can cause holes, from insects to infections.
You will want to treat with, either, an insecticide or a fungicide.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
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Dleach68 on
August 10, 2020
MaineQ.Can A Flower Change Color Simply By Proximity?
We recently bought a pink geranium to replace a struggling red one and hung it in the same spot. The 2 plants have been less then six ft apart for a couple of months and the older red one seemed to come back from the dead and when it bloomed again, it was pink.?? ? Ps humming birds always. 1st pic old color. 2nd pic new plant hanging. zombie hybrid plant on step.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 12, 2020
Certified ExpertA.There are two likely things that could have happened.
I suspect that seeds from a hybridization of the two have propagated. What you are seeing may be the dominant set of genes responsible for color.
Another possibility is a true mutation. This is quite common, but the color, here, leads me to believe that this is a result of seeds germinating.
Here is an article that will offer more tips on caring for the flowers:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-care.htm
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