How to care for geraniums in April
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Geraniums are a rare species that can bloom continuously throughout the four seasons and are rarely affected by pests. With the warm weather in April, geraniums are in the rapid growth and flowering stage. They not only grow many new branches and leaves but also produce many flower stems, bursting into a large number of flowers. To care for geraniums in April, we just need to ensure four "no lack" aspects to easily achieve a full bloom.
1. No lack of pruning
In April, the growth pattern of geraniums involves both branch growth and flowering simultaneously. If we let the branches grow unchecked, the limited nutrients absorbed by the plant will be partially used for branch growth, leading to insufficient nutrients for the flower branches, resulting in sparse flowering and difficulty in achieving a full bloom.
In April, we need to prune the geranium branches to avoid unnecessary consumption. Trim the long branches, remove crossing branches, withered branches, and diseased branches, and thin out densely packed branches. When you see withered flowers, cut off the残花 along with the flower stems.
2. No lack of sunlight
In April, geraniums need a lot of energy to grow leaves and develop flower buds. This energy is obtained through photosynthesis. Place the geranium pots in a sunny location in April, and if possible, move them outdoors for care. If only indoor care is possible, place them on a balcony or near a window to ensure adequate sunlight.
After May, as spring transitions into summer and the sun's ultraviolet rays become intense, it's necessary to provide some shade for geraniums to prevent the plants from being sunburned by strong sunlight.
How to care for geraniums in April
3. No lack of water
With the increasing temperature in spring, the evaporation of water from the pots will gradually accelerate. Additionally, as geraniums are in a rapid growth stage, their absorption and consumption of water also increase. It's important to regularly check the soil and supplement water for geraniums as needed.
When the temperature in spring consistently exceeds 15 degrees Celsius, water the geraniums when the soil surface in the pot turns white and dry. When watering, pour the water directly onto the soil surface and avoid getting the leaves wet. Geranium leaves have many fine hairs, and they can easily rot when they get wet.
4. No lack of fertilizer
In early spring and immediately after pruning geraniums, don't rush to make them bloom. The plant will first produce many new buds on the branches, which will grow into branches before flowering. During this period when new buds are developing into branches, we need to supplement with high-nitrogen liquid fertilizer twice, such as Huaduo No. 1, Huaduo No. 10, or foliage plant nutrient solution. Mix the fertilizer with water according to the instructions, and use the nutrient solution to water the geranium roots, about once every 7 days.
After applying high-nitrogen fertilizer twice and the new buds have grown into branches and reached a certain length, we can switch to using flowering fertilizer to promote blooming. Flowering fertilizers mainly contain high levels of phosphorus and potassium, such as monopotassium phosphate, Huaduo No. 2, or flowering plant nutrient solution. Mix the fertilizer with water according to the instructions and use the nutrient solution to water the roots. Apply every 7 to 10 days, and after about 2 to 3 applications, you can achieve a good blooming effect and enjoy an explosion of flowers.
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