Potted landscapes, as a traditional art form in our country, have attracted the attention of countless horticultural enthusiasts with their unique charm. Among many potted landscape plants, daily geranium stands out due to its unique ornamental value and easy maintenance, becoming the preferred choice for many enthusiasts. Can daily geranium fill the role of a potted landscape? This article will provide a detailed analysis.
The Introduction of Daily GeraniumDaily geranium, also known as common geranium, belongs to the Primulaceae family and is native to southern Africa. Its leaves are verdant, flowers abundant, and colors vibrant, making it highly ornamental. In our country, daily geranium has become a common ornamental plant, widely used in home gardening and park landscaping.
The feasibility of using daily geranium as a potted landscape1. High ornamental value
Daily geranium flowers have rich colors and diverse shapes, which are very suitable for making potted landscapes. Through pruning and shaping techniques, they can be transformed into potted works with unique styles.
2. Easy maintenance
Daily geranium is adaptable to the environment, drought-resistant, cold-resistant, and grows fast. In the process of making potted landscapes, maintenance is relatively simple, making it suitable for beginners to try.
3. Various shapes
The branches of daily geranium are soft and easy to shape. Through pruning and binding techniques, they can be shaped into various forms, such as cliff-style, curved trunk-style, and jungle-style.
4. Long blooming period
The blooming period of daily geranium is relatively long, generally from spring to autumn, adding a bright touch to potted landscape works.
Skills in creating a daily geranium potted landscape1. Choosing the right plant
Select a plant that is strong, has verdant leaves, and abundant flowers as the material for the potted landscape.
2. Choosing the right pot
Based on the size and shape of the plant, choose an appropriate pot, usually a shallow pot or round pot.
3. Pruning and shaping
Based on the concept of the potted landscape, prune and shape the plant, keeping the main branches and removing weak and crossed branches.
4. Soil selection
Use soil that is well-ventilated and has good drainage, such as peat soil and perlite.
5. Watering and fertilizing
Keep the soil moist and avoid waterlogging. Fertilize with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers, applying once a month.
Daily geranium, as a plant with high ornamental value and easy maintenance, is very suitable for making potted landscapes. Through reasonable shaping and maintenance, it can be transformed into a potted work with a unique style. For potted landscape enthusiasts, daily geranium is undoubtedly a good choice.References:[1] Zhang Wei. The creation and maintenance of daily geranium potted landscapes[J]. Home Gardening, 2019(3): 48-49.
[2] Li Ming. Skills in creating daily geranium potted landscapes[J]. Flower and Tree Potted Landscapes, 2018(6): 36-37.