Why Isn't My Geranium Flowering?

The two most common reasons for geraniums not blooming prolifically are too little light or too much fertilizer. Geraniums are a sun loving plant that need 4-6 hours of full sun a day, or perhaps longer in somewhat filtered light. ... The number of flowers is very much related to the amount of sun that the plant gets.

How do you get geraniums to flower?

Provide the Proper Light
  1. Provide the Proper Light.
  2. Ensure that your flowers are getting plenty of sun. ...
  3. Keep the Soil Moist.
  4. Keep the soil moist but not overly wet. ...
  5. Remove Leggy Growth.
  6. Cut the plants back in midsummer. ...
  7. Feed Your Plants.
  8. Apply a high-potash fertilizer to increase blooming.

Why are my geraniums not flowering?

If you have geraniums not blooming, or blooming with fewer flowers than they usually would, or if the flowers and the leaves they produce are smaller, that's a sign of maturity. Younger plants grow faster.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.