Varieties and characteristics of large-flower geraniums: Conservation of environment, soil and watering, pruning and modeling, pest control and reproduction methods. In the flower world, geraniums are famous for their gorgeous flowers and rich varieties. Among them, large-flower geraniums that grow into bonsai have become the favorite of many flower lovers with their unique shape and elegant temperament. This article will introduce you in detail the maintenance skills of large-flower geraniums that grow into bonsai. Help you create your own bonsai art at home. Varieties and characteristics of large-flower geraniums, scientific name Pelargonium grandiflorum, belongs to the genus Pelargonium in the family Pelargoniaceae. Its flowers are large and beautiful, rich in colors such as red, pink, and white. It is an ideal material for making bonsai. The large-flower geraniums that grow into bonsai have been carefully trimmed and shaped to make them unique. Maintenance environment 1. Light: Large-flower geraniums like light and should be placed in a sunny place to ensure at least 4-6 hours of direct light every day.
2. Temperature: The suitable temperature for growth is 15-25℃. In winter, pay attention to keeping warm to avoid low-temperature frostbite.
3. Humidity: Maintain a certain air humidity, but avoid water accumulation. Soil and watering 1. Soil: Choose soil with good air permeability and strong drainage, such as legular soil, peat soil, etc.
2. Watering: Keep the soil moist, but do not accumulate water. When it is high in summer, the watering frequency can be increased appropriately. Trim and styling 1. Trim: The large-flower geraniums that grow into bonsai need to be trimmed regularly to maintain their beautiful shape. They are generally pruned in spring and autumn to remove withered leaves and sick branches.
2. Shape: According to personal preference, it can be trimmed into various shapes, such as spherical shape, tower shape, cliff shape, etc. Pest and pest control 1. Pest: Common pests include aphids, red spiders, etc., which can be controlled with pesticides.
2. Diseases: Common diseases include leaf spot disease, root rot, etc. The diseased leaves should be removed in time and fungicides should be sprayed. Breeding method 1. Plant propagation: Divide the vigorously growing plants into multiple plants and plant them separately.
2. Cutting propagation: Select healthy branches, insert them into sand, keep them moist, and transplant them after taking root.
The large-flower geraniums that grow into bonsai have both ornamental value and high artistic value. Through the above maintenance skills, I believe that you will be able to create your own bonsai art at home. During the maintenance process, you should pay attention to observing the growth of the plants. Status, timely adjustment of maintenance measures to make your bonsai more beautiful and moving.
References: "China Flowers" Magazine, No. 2, 2019, Conservation and Breeding of Large-flower geraniums "Flower Gardening" Magazine, No. 3, 2020, Bonsai Making Skills and Applications