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🧄 5. Garlic Water – Natural Pest & Fungal Prevention
Geraniums can sometimes suffer from fungal infections or pests like aphids. Garlic is a natural antifungal and repellent.
How to Make Garlic Spray:
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Crush 2 garlic cloves and steep in 2 cups of hot water.
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Let it sit overnight, then strain.
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Spray the solution on the leaves once a week.
This keeps the plant healthy, which in turn encourages better flowering.
🌱 6. Use Coffee Grounds – But in Moderation
Used coffee grounds are slightly acidic and rich in nitrogen—a little bit can stimulate healthy leaves and support blooming when combined with potassium-rich feeds.
Tip: Mix a small handful of used coffee grounds into the soil once a month. Don’t overdo it, or you’ll get more leaves than flowers.
🪴 7. Choose the Right Pot and Soil
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Use well-draining soil—geraniums hate wet feet.
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Terracotta pots are great for airflow and drainage.
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Don’t use too large a pot; geraniums flower better when slightly root-bound.
💡 Final Blooming Tips:
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Water when the top inch of soil is dry—not daily.
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Fertilize every 2–3 weeks during the blooming season using a balanced homemade fertilizer (e.g., compost tea or the banana peel water).
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Bring potted geraniums indoors during cold nights—they’re sensitive to frost.
With just a few pantry items and some plant-friendly habits, you’ll transform your geraniums into flowering showstoppers—all without spending extra at the garden center. Happy growing!
