🌺 Geranium from Propagation to Bloom: A 9-Month Growing Journey
How I Pruned, Rooted, and Gently Trained My Geraniums for Bigger Blooms
Most people grow geraniums for their vibrant flowers—so do I.
But here’s the twist: sometimes, to get bigger and more abundant blooms, you have to cut the flowers first.
This is a story of how I carefully pruned and propagated struggling geraniums, not to stop them from blooming—but to help them bloom better.
It all began at a greenhouse, and nine months later… ended with lush, flower-ready plants on my indoor desk.
🌿 From Neglected Cuttings to a Second Chance
It all began on May 28th of last year, when I spotted several geraniums that needed help after relocating to a new greenhouse.
Some were leggy, with thin, stretched-out stems. Others had lost most of their leaves.
Instead of discarding them, I decided to try propagation.
- ✂️ I trimmed the healthiest parts and placed them in a seedling tray
- 🌿 The smallest cuttings were grouped together in one area
- 🪻 One week later, new leaves began to grow visibly
Failed cuttings were removed along the way, and the rest continued to grow stronger.
📦 Potting and Growing Through the Summer
About a month in, the rooted geraniums were moved into individual pots.
Another 10 days later, they had noticeably grown again.
Eventually, I combined multiple young plants into one large container.
By late October—five months after propagation—some of the first blooms appeared.
But I made a decision:
I cut off every flower stalk, hoping that the plant would focus energy on leaf development instead.
🌸 What Happened Over the Next 4 Months
I continued to prune every time flowers appeared.
This helped the plant develop stronger, broader leaves.
And when the season shifted, my geraniums had become lush, leafy, and full-bodied.
By the time 9 months had passed, the container was full—dense leaves, tall stems, and flowering buds all across.
But again, I had just trimmed all the flowers before taking photos.
So the pictures? Mostly green 😅
Still, I gathered the flower stalks and placed them in a vase.
Frilly, bold-colored, and beautiful. Even one flower stood out—but together, they made a showstopper.
🔍 Geranium Varieties (Still Unknown!)
To be honest, I’m not sure of the exact names.
I tried using photo search based on the leaves, but I didn’t find a match.
I think one might be a Vancouver Geranium, and another possibly a White Randy Geranium, but I’m not confident yet.
Next time, I’ll make sure to document both the leaves and the flowers carefully to properly identify the varieties.
💚 Final Thoughts: Plants as a Way of Life
This story isn’t just about gardening—it’s about observing change, trying again, and celebrating small successes.
From greenhouse beginnings to indoor beauty,
these geraniums became part of my daily rhythm—pruned, repotted, and finally, shared.
There are many more plant stories I want to tell:
🍃 basil (I’ve grown 20 varieties!),
🌿 cuttings from rose-scented herbs,
🍃 a pot made with balsamic and clay,
🌱 even begonias that bend like wood.
All of these, one step at a time.
🌿 Have you tried propagating geraniums too?
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