What are the three mistakes that make geraniums stretch out in winter and the flower stalks become long: never do this
During the winter, many plants, including geraniums, begin to stretch due to lack of light.
Among the common problems that affect plant development, gardeners highlight high room temperatures and excess nitrogen in the soil.
What to do if geraniums stretch out in winter
To ensure that your plant feels comfortable during the winter, correct three shortcomings in care – and forget about the problem forever.
As already mentioned, geraniums begin to stretch due to a lack of sunlight, said agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Correct this error with the help of a phytolamp or move the flower pot to a south-facing window.
The second reason that leads to stretching is dry and warm air in the room.
For the proper development of geraniums, it is enough to maintain the temperature in winter no higher than plus 15 degrees.
The third reason that can contribute to stretching is excess nitrogen in the soil.
In autumn and winter, you should not overuse fertilizers with a high content of this element.
Earlier we wrote about how to preserve geraniums until spring.
