Geranium Decline After Prolonged Rain: Adjusting Watering and Fertilizing

Why Geraniums Hate Constant Moisture

Extended rain keeps leaves and soil wet, promoting stem rot and leaf drop. Geraniums prefer to dry between waterings.

Allow soil to approach dryness (but not wilting) before watering deeply.

Switch to a slow-release fertilizer (Osmocote) to avoid frequent liquid feeding that keeps soil wet.

If stems are hollow and rotted, take cuttings from healthy tips or replace with fresh plants in new soil.

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