What are the cultivation methods and precautions of geranium

Geranium growth habits

Geraniums like warm winters and cool summers. The indoor temperature should be maintained at 10-15 degrees every day in winter. The most suitable temperature for geraniums throughout the year is 15-20 degrees. They like a moist and cool environment, so direct sunlight should be avoided. An appropriate amount of diffuse light environment is conducive to the growth of geraniums. Geraniums like moisture but not humidity. They like to grow in a fertile and ventilated environment. They are not very demanding on the soil, but the soil must have good air permeability.

Geranium cultivation method

Light and temperature: Geranium likes light and is slightly shade-tolerant in the early stage. Later, its light requirement increases. It grows in an annual average temperature of 15.0 to 18.0 degrees Celsius, and the absolute minimum temperature is less than minus 10 degrees Celsius.

Watering method: You must pay attention to water control to keep the soil in the pot dry to prevent root rot. Generally, the soil should be kept wet when dry, and water should be sprayed on the leaves and branches frequently to maintain the humidity of the soil and air to prevent the leaf tips from drying up.

Fertilization method: Apply thin liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season, dilute it with water using decomposed organic fertilizer such as bean cake residue, and stop applying during the rainy season, high temperature season or after the beginning of autumn.

Pruning method: Pruning should be combined with design shaping and follow the growth trend. Focus on shortening branches that grow too fast during the growth period, and temporarily retain the slower and weaker branches for processing after they grow thick.

Geranium cultivation precautions

Soil that is too dry, barren or saline-alkaline will cause the plant to cap and drop leaves; deep, fertile, well-drained acidic or neutral soil is preferred.

It is intolerant to heat and the suitable temperature for its growth is 15-25℃. When the temperature is above 32℃ in summer, it should be moved to a cool place. The temperature should not be lower than 0℃ during the winter.