Can geranium be grown hydroponically? Is hydroponics better or soil cultivation better?

Can geranium be grown hydroponically?

Geranium can be grown in water or soil. The two maintenance methods have their own advantages. Hydroponic geraniums do not require watering, loosening the soil, weeding and other steps. Pests and diseases will be reduced, and it has a higher ornamental value, but the growth of the plant may not be as good as that of soil-grown geraniums.

Geranium hydroponic cultivation methods and key points

1. Choose branches

Select good geranium branches, trim them, and bevel them 5 mm below the leaves. Then dry them in the sun for two or three hours before hydroponics.

2. Carry out hydroponics

Put an appropriate amount of clean water in the container. Make sure the water is fresh and clean. Change it every five days. Before hydroponics, clean all the dead leaves and mucus on the geranium branches.

Precautions for growing geraniums in water

1. After the geranium is hydroponically cultivated, it needs to be placed in a well-lit location, and the indoor temperature should be controlled at around 15-23°C. Be careful to avoid direct sunlight on the plant.

2. Pay attention to the prevention and control of diseases and pests for hydroponic geraniums. When diseases and pests are found in the water, change the water in time, or use 1000 times dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane solution for spraying and treatment.