jrstark wrote in message news:8KuUb.229322$xy6.1164094@attbi_s02...
Jan Flora wrote:
In article ,
(danielle) wrote:


My geranium plants live outside during the summer but I keep
them indoors in the winter. Can anyone give me advice about the
best way to do this? Someone suggested wrapping them in newspaper
and storing them in a dark place. Someone else said put them indoors
but don't water them at all. Another person said to leave them outside
in a sheltered spot. I've tried all 3 with varying success.
Can anyone give advice? What's the best way?


I put mine on top of the fridge and let them grow all winter. Whack them
back without mercy when they get leggy.

Jan, Alaska
USDA Zone 4

I have a citrosa that is getting really leggy, but it also looks like it
will bloom soon (little green buds).

Was planning on cutting it back when I take it outside, should I do it
sooner? How far back is without mercy? It's about 29" at the tallest,
but there is some lower growth.

It's in my semi-heated basement, about 50 degrees F and growing towards
the lamp.

Janine



If the plant is getting leggy, have you tried pinching off the ends of
lots of the stems? That encourages them to become more bushy. I'm not
sure if you're supposed to do this at a particular time of year, but
it seems to work anytime with all sorts of (house) plants, not just
geraniums.

Danielle