How to Really Prune Geraniums: Simple Rules
Geranium is one of those plants loved by all flower growers, which is valued for its unpretentiousness and long flowering.
However, you will be able to enjoy the appearance and aroma of flowers only if pruning is done correctly, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication Belnovosti, an agronomist and landscape designer.
First of all, it is worth noting that to carry out the procedure you will need a stationery or table knife, not scissors or pruning shears.
An important condition is that the instrument must be sharp and disinfected with alcohol, chlorhexidine or peroxide.
Don't forget to wear gloves - this will prevent bacteria from your hands from getting onto the fresh cut.
The cuts should be made at a slight angle, trying to ensure that the distance to the dormant bud is about 5 mm.
After cutting the “wound”, it is worth powdering it with activated carbon crushed into powder.
After pruning, which is traditionally done in the fall, take the pot with the pelargonium to a lighted place, reduce watering and do not feed the plant until February.
