What part of a Gerbera and Geranium plant do I remove after it blooms?
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Pinch off spent blooms. Geraniums will focus on seed production instead of new blooms if spent flowers are left on the plant. Remove the faded flowers, and any leaves and stems that are dry and brown. Pinch back geraniums if they are tall and you do not see blooms developing.
Fertilize your geraniums with a balanced fertilizer, such as a 10-10-10 or 14-14-14. Phosphorus, the second number in the fertilizer ratio, is what encourages flowering, and it needs to be equal in the ratio to promote blooms. Keep geraniums moist, and don't let them completely dry out between watering. Be sure the soil is well drained and that the roots are not soggy. Plant your geraniums where they will receive plenty of sunlight. They need six hours a day, or more if it is filtered sunlight. If the plant struggles to get enough light, it will not produce flowers.
Cut the whole stem on the daises and geraniums
Oh my, how disappointing! We can fix that. Make sure your plants are in well draining soil and receive enough sun and water. Here are some links to help you out.
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-prune-a-gerbera-daisy
http://m.wikihow.com/Prune-Geraniums
http://m.wikihow.com/Deadhead-Roses
Naomi, Thanks for all the Links. Checking them out this morning.