Can geraniums be transplanted in winter? When is the best time to transplant?

Can geraniums be transplanted in winter?

Geraniums can be transplanted in winter, but the temperature must be around 20 degrees. The best season for transplanting is generally in spring or autumn. In addition, transplanting should be done on a sunny day, preferably in the morning, because the light is too strong at noon and afternoon, and the temperature at night is cold, which will affect growth after transplanting. Rainy weather is also not suitable for transplanting, and the survival rate is relatively low.

Winter transplanting method of geranium

1. Prepare the soil

Geraniums like loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil. You can use peat soil, sandy loam, and perlite, mixed evenly in a ratio of 6:3:1 as culture soil, and expose it to the sun for 1-2 days for sterilization and set aside.

2. Choose a flower pot

Before transplanting geraniums, you can choose a suitable flower pot. Use a small flower pot for small seedlings and a medium or large flower pot for large seedlings. It is best if the flower pot is 3-4 cm larger than the plant. Choose a breathable flower pot to facilitate the growth of the plant's roots. Ceramic pots are best. You can put gravel or expanded clay at the bottom of the pot to enhance drainage.

3. Put it in the basin

Spread a thin layer of prepared culture soil at the bottom of the flowerpot, place the geranium in the center of the pot and straighten it, continue to fill it with culture soil, gently tap the surface with a spade to compact the soil. For wet soil cultivation, you can wait 3-5 days before watering, and for dry soil cultivation, you can water it immediately and plant it. Water it thoroughly but do not allow water to accumulate.

Geranium transplanting precautions

After planting geraniums, place them in a well-ventilated place for maintenance, receive scattered light, and avoid direct sunlight. The seedling acclimatization period is 7-15 days. During this period, control the amount of water and do not flood the area with large amounts of water.