Geraniums, don’t water them like this: you make them rot! Check out the gardeners trick for super blooming!
The summer flowering of geraniums decorates squares, balconies, walks, gardens, etc… But to be so exuberant they need attention and the fundamental thing to always have them beautiful and in bloom is to water them in the right moment. Its colors are mostly bright, single color or two colors, but always beautiful. Therefore, it is necessary to know how to treat this type of plant that enlivens our summers.
How much light do geraniums need?
Geranium is a plant that needs a lot of light, but you have to be careful in summer during the central hours of the day, which can cause dehydration problems. The ideal location would be a semi-shaded location.
How should geraniums be watered?
This plant needs a lot of water, but you should not overdo it. To make sure the soil is arid, you simply have to use your finger. Dig a little in the soil if it is dry even entering the pot, proceed to water. Avoid stagnant water by leaving it in the saucer, it could rot the roots.
What fertilizer to use for geraniums?
In the market you can choose whether you want to use liquid or solid fertilizers. The best time to fertilize them is spring, but you can also do it in summer at a rate of once a month. You can also choose between organic fertilizers, such as humus or manure, mixing them with the soil or chemical ones sold in stores specialized and sometimes also in the supermarket. In this case, read the administration methods carefully.
When to prune geraniums!
Geraniums are generally pruned in autumn, removing the thinnest twigs at the base and leaving the robust ones. But in summer it is necessary to do small pruning when there are discolored flowers that must be eliminated from the node where their stem arises. Even dry leaves should be removed if any.
How to make geraniums bloom again?
Geraniums for flowering must have many hours of light, so if you have a bright place to put them, you will see that they will always be beautiful, exuberant and flowering. This plant in the best conditions survives even 40 years. If your geraniums are not blooming, they probably do not have enough hours of light, or too much fertilizer has been used or there may be parasites that have attacked them.