What to do when geranium flowers wither

1. Is it important to maintain the flowers after they fade?

It has a characteristic that after the flowers bloom, if it is well maintained, it can continue to bloom. Therefore, maintenance after the flowers fade is very important. If it is not dealt with in time, it may affect its subsequent growth and flowering.

2. What to do after the flowers wither

1. Pruning after flowering: This is the most important step. Pruning can be said to have a decisive influence on whether or not the plant will bloom later. After the flowers fade, it is necessary to promptly trim off the remaining flower stalks and flowers. This is just one step. In addition, branches that are too dense, too long, or infested with disease and insects should not be kept. After pruning the branches in this way, new branches and side branches can grow out, which is conducive to the formation of flowers later and the number of flowers will also increase.

2. Repotting: If the flowers fade around the beginning of autumn, it is best to repot them. It is best to repot it once a year. The substrate should be selected carefully. It can be mixed with leaf mold, peat soil and river sand, and base fertilizer can be added.

3. Light: The plant itself likes light, so sufficient light should be provided after flowering to facilitate its next flowering.

4. Fertilizer: Nutrients must be sufficient and should be applied about once every ten days in spring and autumn.