Geraniums are plants that need a lot of sun , so if you have some seedlings, you should place them in a place where they receive a lot of outside light . They are plants that resist heat very well and can withstand temperatures above 30ºC. In summer, place the plants outdoors so that they receive direct light, in fact the geranium is one of the best plants for balconies and terraces. In winter, place the geranium indoors, next to a window where the sun shines. It is not a plant that needs a lot of water, so you can place it near a radiator without it affecting it.
For geraniums to bloom , you must give them at least 6 hours of light a day. If your geranium is not blooming, check to make sure it is not in a location where there is too much shade.
How to water a geranium: the tricks to prevent it from rotting!
Be careful with watering geraniums. The care of this plant varies greatly from winter to summer, and when it comes to watering it is no exception. When it is hot you will need to water your geranium 2 or 3 times a week , while in winter once a week< /span> will be more than enough.
In fact, if you live in a humid environment, you should check the soil moisture to know when to water it. There are times when abundant watering every 15 days is enough. If your geranium is not blooming, it is because you are overwatering it. Try to space out the waterings , giving them abundant water each time , but a>less frequently.
Geranium leaf care is also complicated. Water falling directly on its leaves and flowers causes them to rot. Watch carefully when it rains that the rain does not directly wet your geraniums. Also, when you water them, make sure the water goes directly to the soil without touching the geranium leaves or flowers.
How to prune a geranium for beautiful and abundant flowering
Pruning geraniums should be done consistently. As with most plants, withered leaves and flowers prevent new ones from blooming. But as we have already said, the leaves of this plant are delicate, so they need constant care. Remove any yellow or dried bits as soon as you see them from both the potting soil and the stem itself. It is also advisable to cut the tips of the dry stems , to improve air circulation in the plant and make it the geraniums bloom again.
If you carefully prune your geranium in winter, you will help it resist the cold better (less withered leaves) and you will leave it ready to bloom as soon as the temperatures rise in spring. When winter ends, prune your geranium from below so new flowers will grow from there.
Remember that the geranium flowering season is from May to September, so if you want to separate a cutting to create new plants, The best time to do it is between February and March or between August and October.
How to combat pests in geranium: Use a good fertilizer
Geraniums are plants vulnerable to pests. Be especially careful with the geranium butterfly by regularly checking the branches of your geranium for holes. Also check the leaves for the possible presence of fungi and treat them quickly as soon as you notice that the plant has been attacked. Don’t be scared if you see that your geranium suddenly has yellow leaves : it is due to lack of iron .
You can fix this by placing pieces of eggshell around the plant. The egg has many minerals that will strengthen it. If the fungus does not disappear from the plant, try giving your geranium an iron supplement sold in specialized stores.
Since geraniums are delicate plants (especially with regard to water and parasites), it is good to use fertilizers regularly .once every 15 daysConsult a specialized store and apply fertilizer to your geranium to resist pests. try to use one that gives them strength and helps them fertilizers:There are many types of .