Stretching and balding of geraniums is a problem familiar to many gardeners.
We'll tell you why geraniums stretch out and become bald, and how to restore their splendor.
How to get lush geranium
The main reason for geranium stretching and balding is lack of sun.
Spring pruning according to the “5 nodes” formula will help restore the plant to its former splendor.
Look closely at the geranium stems: they have nodes. So, on each main stem you need to leave five nodes.
You can improvise based on the size of the stems. If five nodes are too short, you can leave more.
As for the timing of pruning, the main criterion is the amount of light.
If you prune geraniums too early, when there is still not enough sun, they will stretch out again.
However, if pruning is done late, the plant will bloom later.
Immediately after pruning, geraniums should not be watered abundantly, as the roots may rot.
It should be noted that pruning is not a mandatory step in caring for geraniums.
If you are satisfied with the appearance of the plant, you do not need to prune it every spring.
