{"id":22669,"date":"2026-05-08T18:42:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T18:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/?p=22669"},"modified":"2026-05-08T18:42:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T18:42:38","slug":"is-your-pelargonium-stretching-make-it-grow-wider-and-flower-like-a-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/?p=22669","title":{"rendered":"Is your pelargonium stretching? Make it grow wider and flower like a crown."},"content":{"rendered":"
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All you need to do is know how to shape it properly. No chemicals required! Even a novice amateur gardener can handle the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Correcting a stretched geranium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first and most important thing to do with an overgrown pelargonium is  to prune it<\/em> . Use only sharp, disinfected tools! Failure to do so can introduce infection.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Geraniums should be cut back to  three<\/strong>  buds above the ground. The cut top can also be rooted!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helpful tip! <\/strong>Don't<\/strong> water your pelargonium \nfor three days<\/strong> before pruning ! \nThis will prevent the wound from leaking sap. \nIt will heal quickly and easily!<\/strong><\/pre>\n\n\n
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Literally  3-4 weeks<\/strong>  after pruning, the side shoots will begin to grow vigorously. The bush will fluff up and be transformed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In another month, the cut will no longer be visible: the pelargonium will be so overgrown with new lateral leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please note!<\/strong> \nAfter pruning, water the geranium half as much as possible<\/strong> , \nas the plant's foliage has diminished. \nIncrease watering once the bush grows.<\/pre>\n\n\n
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How to make pelargonium bloom like a cap?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pruning is necessary to grow a large, lush, green bush. If you want your pelargonium  to bloom like a crown<\/em>  (like a gift bouquet), then use a slightly different procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n
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When the pelargonium has reached about  5-7 cm<\/strong>  in height, break off  2-3<\/strong>  of the longest  upper<\/em>  leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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There should be at least five<\/strong> leaves left on the plant   . Shoots will emerge from the dormant axils above, and buds will begin to form (in a circle).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The central one will open first, and a little later, in a circle, the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n
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It looks something like this (photo below \u2013  regal pelargonium<\/em> ). Of course, don’t forget about timely watering, light, and feeding!<\/p>\n\n\n
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This type of geranium training will transform it from a dry stick into a lush, low bush with a head of blooms!
Absolutely anyone can do it. Follow the simple steps described above to achieve the same result!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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