How to care for newly purchased geranium seedlings
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Cultivating geraniums from seeds can be challenging for some gardening enthusiasts, so many choose to buy geranium seedlings online. However, many are unclear on how to care for and acclimate the seedlings received from online purchases. A gardening enthusiast named Ziji replied to several questions from fellow enthusiasts, hoping to help those who love geraniums.
1. What size pot should be used for the newly bought seedlings, and can compound fertilizer be placed at the bottom of the pot?
The size of the pot depends on the size of the seedlings. Generally, seedlings in a seedling tray use a 90 or 110mm diameter soft plastic pot for transplanting (Seedlings from Liuxing's family grow in a 32-cell tray and need at least a 130mm diameter soft plastic pot, otherwise there won't be enough height.) During the transplanting period, there's no need to fertilize urgently; fertilize at the bottom when the seedlings are slightly larger and moved to a new pot.
2. Should the seedlings be watered thoroughly after transplanting?
Personally, I prefer to plant in moist soil. The seedlings come with soil, not bare-rooted, so there's no need to water them thoroughly.
3. What specific location or lighting should the seedlings be placed in for acclimation, and how many days can they be exposed to the sun?
I don't make a special effort to acclimate the seedlings. After transplanting, I just put them on the balcony and care for them normally. (Avoid leaving them on the balcony during extreme summer or winter temperatures, but under suitable conditions, a bit of sunshine is fine.)
4. Should the plant be topped after flowering, or topped to limit its height?
Topping is not mandatory; it mainly depends on the shape you want it to grow into. Generally, topping can be done to promote branching before flower buds appear. Otherwise, even if it flowers, a single stem isn't very attractive.
5. Is the long internode due to excessive watering or insufficient sunlight?
Long internodes, in layman's terms, mean slightly leggy growth, which is usually due to insufficient sunlight and excessive watering.
6. What's the deal with the yellowing bottom leaves?
The bottom leaves turn yellow due to excessive watering. If not careful, the roots can become soggy and the top leaves will quickly turn yellow as well.
Ps: The key to successfully growing geraniums is to have well-draining and ventilated soil.
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