Pelargonium bloom strike: Restore flowers without stimulantsWhen pelargonium stops producing flower buds, gardeners often resort to expensive stimulants or excessive fertilization. However, a bloom "strike" is frequently caused by a disruption in basic environmental comfort, ranging from inconsistent watering to poor placement on a windowsill. Pavel Korneev, garden care specialist: "Pelargonium is very sensitive to temperature fluctuations and lighting intensity. Monopotassium phosphate is the preferred choice for strengthening the root system and stimulating the formation of flower buds for the next cycle. Roman Edigarov, agrochemist: "For pelargonium in August, an ideal dosage is 1 gram of monopotassium phosphate per liter (approx.