1. Deadhead correctly (this is the big one)
Don’t just pluck off the flower head.
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Follow the flower stem all the way down to where it meets the main stem
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Snap or cut it off cleanly
This tells the plant “mission complete, make more flowers” instead of wasting energy on seed production.
2. Feed lightly but consistently
Geraniums are hungry bloomers.
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Use a balanced or bloom-boosting fertilizer (something like 10-10-10 or slightly higher phosphorus)
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Feed every 10–14 days during active growth
Too much fertilizer = lots of leaves, fewer flowers. Light + steady wins.
3. Give them serious light
Geraniums need bright light to bloom nonstop.
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Outdoors: full sun to light afternoon shade
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Indoors: brightest window you’ve got (south or west is ideal)
Less than ~6 hours of good light = fewer blooms.
4. Let the soil dry slightly between waterings
Constantly wet roots = sulky plant.
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Water deeply
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Let the top inch or two dry before watering again
This mild stress actually encourages flowering.
5. Pinch leggy growth regularly
Every few weeks:
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Pinch back long, bare stems by ⅓
This forces branching, which means more flower stems, not just tall greenery.
6. Keep them cool-ish at night (secret weapon)
Geraniums bloom better with:
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Warm days
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Cooler nights (55–65°F / 13–18°C if possible)
This is why porch, patio, or near an open window works so well.
7. Overwinter them instead of replacing them
If you bring them inside before frost:
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Cut back by about ½
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Keep in bright light
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Water sparingly
They’ll rest lightly, then explode with blooms again in spring—often better than new plants.
If you want, tell me:
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indoor or outdoor?
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potted or in the ground?
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climate / season right now?
I can tailor this so your geraniums basically think they live in paradise 🌸