How to cultivate geraniums in autumn
Comprehensively introducing how to cultivate geraniums in autumn and detailed knowledge about the maintenance methods of geraniums in autumn, let's understand together.
Geraniums dormant in summer and should not be disturbed, but when autumn comes and the weather gets cool, it is necessary to take good care of them. Many tasks cannot be ignored, or it will affect the flowering in the second year!
1. Pruning in autumn
The most important pruning for geraniums in a year is in autumn. Long, withered old stems should be cut, otherwise they will look ugly in the spring of the second year.
Pruning principle: Whether to cut heavily or lightly depends, but it must be done in places that have not become woody, leaving some green branches because woody old branches cannot germinate.
Green branches should be cut as short as possible, so that more lateral branches will sprout in the second year, resulting in more flowers. Cut 2 millimeters above the node of the branch, and keep 10 to 15 centimeters above the ground. Withered branches, inner branches (branches that cannot get sunlight), and overgrown branches should all be cut.
How to cultivate geraniums in autumn
However, not all plants need to be pruned. If the seedlings are not big and the shape is good, there is no need for pruning, as shown in the picture below↓
If the shape is not good and there are many overgrown branches, they need to be cut severely to adjust the shape, as shown in the picture below↓
The best pruning time is at the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, around September, when the temperature is about 20 degrees. If a heavy cut is needed, it should not be too late, as it will affect germination, and at the worst, the plant may die!