How to water geraniums

Key points for watering geraniums

Geranium, also known as hydrangea, wax red, wax red, day-rot red, and geranium, is a plant of the Geranium family. The frequency of watering varies in different seasons. It is watered the most in summer, more in spring and autumn, and the least in winter. It is best to water in the morning in summer and in the morning in winter.

How to tell when to water geraniums

The simplest way is to weigh the geranium pot. If it feels very light, water it in time. You can also insert a toothpick or wooden stick into the soil, wait for a few minutes and take it out. If the stick is wet, then there is no need to water it.

How often should you water your geraniums?

The frequency of watering geraniums is different in different seasons. In spring and autumn, they need to be watered about every 3-7 days. In summer, the temperature is very high and evaporation is fast, so they need to be watered almost every one or two days. In winter, the water requirement is the least, about once a week.

Should geraniums be watered thoroughly?

When watering geraniums, you need to water the soil in the pot thoroughly, but do not allow water to accumulate, otherwise it will easily lead to root rot. Do not water halfway.

The correct way to water geraniums

When watering geraniums, water the roots of the plants and do not drip on the leaves, as this may cause rot. When the air is dry, water them every day, or spray a small amount of water while watering.

What water to use for geraniums

Geraniums can be watered with standing tap water instead of freshly drawn water. Wait until the chlorine in it evaporates before watering. They like acidic water and can also be watered with rainwater.

Geranium watering amount

It is best to use a spray method to water geraniums, watering about 2 scale lines at a time. To put it more intuitively, water until water flows out of the pot.

Geranium watering precautions

1. When repotting geranium seedlings, you can directly water them thoroughly, which can help the plants adapt to the pot faster and resume growth. If it is a mature plant, there is no need to rush to water it. This is mainly because there are wounds when pruning the roots. Wait two or three days until the wounds adapt before watering to avoid infection.

2. When the air humidity in the geranium maintenance environment is relatively low, or the temperature is too high, the temperature needs to be lowered. At this time, you can use some spraying methods, which will be in a "drip but not dripping" posture, which can increase the humidity of the air or lower the temperature.