How to cultivate geraniums for the best results
Today, our editor will explain how to cultivate geraniums effectively and share related experience on the planting methods and precautions for growing flowers. Next, our site editor will introduce to our netizens.
In the summer, growing flowers can be a "nightmare" for many flower enthusiasts. It's not about how well they grow, but just surviving the summer is a blessing. Don't hold out too much hope for blooming! In fact, besides the skills of growing flowers, we also need to choose the right variety, which means selecting some easy-to-grow ones that can bloom normally even in summer!
If you're tired of roses and hydrangeas, today let's introduce you to geraniums, in red, pink, and more. If you grow a few pots on the balcony, it will be a lovely little garden!
If the temperature in the house is not too high, it will remain in a growth state. However, during the summer, it should be kept out of direct sunlight and in a place with diffused light to prevent the newly formed flower buds from wilting. Also, it should be placed in a well-ventilated area to avoid the stuffy heat that can lead to black rot.
Flower enthusiasts who keep their plants outdoors should remember to bring them inside during rainy days. If they get wet, make sure the water in the pot is drained as soon as possible, as prolonged exposure can lead to root rot. Also, control the watering and use the immersion method to water the plant, which is more beneficial for root absorption.
Before blooming, you can water it with a solution of monopotassium phosphate every month to promote the growth of flower buds and make the flowers more vibrant. However, don't water it after blooming, and avoid spraying water, as it will significantly shorten the blooming period.
How to cultivate geraniums for the best results
Watering, fertilizing, lighting, and soil all play a supporting role in the growth of the plant. But some flower enthusiasts have reported that even though they have done all these things, their plants still don't bloom. In this case, we should start pruning, as many flower buds might be blocked by the leaves. Without pruning, even more fertilizer will only make the leaves grow more luxuriant.
Pruning can be done by pinching the top, which stimulates the plant to produce more lateral buds. This is also a good time to remove withered leaves, as the humid weather can easily spread diseases to healthy leaves. If the flowers have faded, remove the残花 (residual flowers) to reduce nutrient consumption and help the plant recover quickly.
The branches cut off can be propagated if they are healthy and free of diseases. A simple method is to insert them into a block of water-soaked floral soil, keeping the soil moist by spraying water. Once they have rooted, they can be transplanted into pots.
That's all for today's introduction to geraniums. If you have any better suggestions on caring for them, please leave a comment below to share with everyone!
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