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Flowers inside for the winter


Question
I have some Geraniums that still look great. Since we have had warm weather until last week I brought them in the house for the winter.  Are there things I can do to keep them from dying?  Thanks for your help.

Answer
Geraniums should be fine grown indoors in the sunniest window in the house through the Winter.

Remember that even with a Full Sun window (which is more than you can provide), the shorter days deprive plants of sunlight they need for photosynthesis.  Full Sun plants like Geraniums suffer the most.  For this reason, make sure you don't fertilize them, and don't expect too much of them until days get longer.

Be especially careful not to overwater while you grow these indoors.  Water deep and well, then step back and let the pot dry out.  This is good for the roots, but it's also a good way to accommodate the slowed metabolism of Winter.

It's also important to 'pinch' these to maintain stocky growth.  Use a sharp single edge razor blade to slice off new growth at the tips of branches you want to have more leaves and side growth.  Pinching will keep your Geraniums from growing straight up.

Thanks for your question.  Keep me posted.

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