Geraniums are plants that need a lot of sunlight, so if you have seedlings, you should place them in a place where they receive plenty of light outdoors . They are very heat-resistant plants and can withstand temperatures above 30ºC. In summer, place the plants outside 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 being affected.
To make geraniums bloom , you need to give them at least 6 hours of light per day. If your geranium isn’t blooming, check that it isn’t in a spot with too much shade.
How to Water a Geranium: Tips to Prevent It from Rotting!
Be careful when watering geraniums. The care of this plant varies considerably from winter to summer, and watering is no exception. During the warm season, you will need to water your geranium 2 or 3 times a week, while in winter, once a week will be more than enough.
In fact, if you live in a humid environment, you should check the soil moisture to understand when to water it. There are times when it is enough to water abundantly every 15 days. If your geranium is not blooming, it is because you may be watering it too much. Try to space out the waterings , giving them plenty of water each time , but less frequently.
Caring for geranium leaves is also complicated. Water falling directly on their leaves and flowers can cause them to rot. Be careful when it rains to ensure that the rain doesn’t directly wet your geraniums. Similarly, when watering 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
Geranium pruning should be done constantly. As with most plants, wilted leaves and flowers prevent new ones from blooming. But as we’ve already mentioned, the leaves of this plant are delicate, so they require constant care. Remove yellow or dry pieces as soon as you see them from the soil and from the stem itself. It’s also recommended to trim the tips of dry stems to improve air circulation in the plant and make the geraniums bloom again.
Pruning your geranium carefully in winter will help it withstand the cold better (less wilted leaves) and leave it ready to bloom as soon as temperatures rise in spring. When winter is over, prune your geranium from the bottom so new flowers can sprout 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 so is between February and March or between August and October.
How to control pests in geranium: use a good fertilizer
Geraniums are vulnerable to pests. Take special care of the geranium moth by regularly checking for holes in the branches of your geranium . Also check the leaves for possible fungus and treat them quickly as soon as you notice that the plant has been attacked. Don’t be alarmed if you see that your geranium suddenly has yellow leaves : it’s due to a lack of iron .
You can solve this problem by placing pieces of eggshell around the plant. The egg contains many minerals that will strengthen it. If the fungus persists, try giving your geranium an iron supplement, which is available at specialty stores.
Since geraniums are delicate plants (especially when it comes to water and pests), it’s a good idea to use fertilizer regularly. There are many types of fertilizers available— try to use one that gives them strength and helps them resist pests. Visit a specialist store and apply fertilizer to your geranium once every 15 days .
