Geranium cultivation skills one
Today, let's introduce the content about geraniums, specifically geranium cultivation skills one. Let's take a look together!
Many people have heard of geraniums, but within this vast family, the varieties we see are just a drop in the ocean. The author has selected some representative images to share with everyone:
Colorful leaf type:
Angel's Eye/Angel
Platycodon grandiflorus type/Large flower type, etc.
Upright, annulated double type
Maple leaf/Hydrangea type
Evergreen/Ivy type
Rose type/Apple bowl
Of course, there are many more series, which cannot be listed one by one. I believe the images above have already captivated many.
With such a vast family and endless varieties, is there any difference in the cultivation methods of geraniums? In general, the habits of geraniums can be summarized in eight words: sun-loving, flood-fearing, slightly heat and cold-resistant. How do we understand this?
Sun-loving geraniums prefer to grow in places with sufficient sunlight but can also tolerate semi-shade. Placing them in a location with 4 hours of direct sunlight each day can meet their growth needs. The colorful leaf varieties, with their lighter leaf colors, are more shade-tolerant, but are afraid of the intense sunlight of summer and need appropriate shading.
Flood-fearing geraniums do not like overly moist environments, so the watering principle is to water only when the soil is completely dry, and avoid keeping the potting soil moist for extended periods. During consecutive rainy days or high-temperature sauna days, they are prone to root rot, which is fatal to the plant and more fierce and difficult to rescue than withering from high temperatures, dormancy, or sunburned leaves. Regarding this,新手 students who find it difficult to control humidity and are afraid of overwatering should choose smaller pots when possible, which can meet the space needs for a certain stage, and it's not that bigger pots are always better.
Slightly heat and cold-resistant, as a globally popular potted flower, the adaptability of geraniums plays a crucial role. Their optimal cultivation temperature is between 5-25 degrees Celsius, and they can tolerate extreme temperatures between 0-35 degrees Celsius. In a natural, exposed environment, they can adapt to the temperatures of most human habitats on Earth. Of course, geraniums cannot withstand temperatures below minus 10 degrees or above 40 degrees in summer. However, there's no need to despair, as such weather is rare. What to do during such weather? It's very simple: move the small plants to where you stay, such as under the windowsill, in an air-conditioned room, etc., and wait until the extreme weather passes before letting them go back outside to breathe in the fresh air!
The above () introduces the complete content of geranium cultivation skills one from the perspective of flower enthusiasts for everyone to learn and understand!