Geraniums are plants that need a lot of sun, so if you have seedlings you should place them in a place where they receive a lot of light outside. They are plants that resist heat very well and can withstand temperatures above 30ºC. In summer, place the plants outside so that they receive direct light, because geranium is one of the best plants for balconies and terraces. In winter, place the geranium indoors, next to a window where the sun shines. It is not a plant that needs a lot of water, so you can place it near a radiator without it affecting it.
To get geraniums to bloom , you need to give them at least 6 hours of light per day. If your geranium isn’t blooming, make sure it’s not in a place where there’s too much shade.
How to water a geranium: the tricks to prevent it from rotting!
Be careful when watering geraniums. The care of this plant varies greatly from winter to summer, and when it comes to watering, it is no exception. In the warm season, you will need to water your geranium 2 to 3 times a week, while in winter, once a week is more than enough.
If you live in a humid environment, you should check the soil moisture to understand when to water it. There are times when it is enough to water abundantly every 15 days. If your geranium is not flowering, it is because perhaps you are watering it too much. Try to space out the watering and give them plenty of water each time , but less often.
Caring for geranium leaves is also complicated. Water that falls directly on their leaves and flowers causes them to rot. When it rains, be careful that the rain does not wet your geraniums directly. Also, when watering, make sure that the water goes directly to the ground without touching the leaves or flowers of the geranium.
How to Prune a Geranium for Beautiful and Abundant Blooms
Geranium pruning must be done constantly. As with most plants, wilted leaves and flowers prevent new ones from blooming. But as we have already mentioned, the leaves of this plant are delicate and therefore require constant care. Remove the yellow or dry pieces as soon as you see them, both from the soil and from the stem itself. It is also recommended to cut the tips of dry stems to improve air circulation in the plant and make geraniums bloom again .
By carefully pruning your geranium in winter, you will help it to withstand the cold better (fewer wilted leaves) and allow it to bloom as soon as temperatures rise in spring. Once winter is over, prune your geranium from the base so that new flowers will sprout from there .
Remember that the geranium flowering period is from May to September, so if you want to take a cutting to grow new plants, the best time to do so is between February and March or between August and October.
How to control pests in geraniums: Use good fertilizer
Geraniums are plants that are susceptible to pests. Pay special attention to the geranium butterfly by regularly checking for holes in the branches of your geranium . Also check the leaves for the possible presence of fungi and treat them quickly as soon as you notice that the plant has been attacked. Don’t be afraid if you see that your geranium suddenly has yellow leaves : it is due to iron deficiency .
You can solve this problem by placing pieces of eggshell around the plant . The egg has many minerals that strengthen it. If the fungi do not disappear from the plant, try giving your geranium an iron supplement that is sold in specialized stores.
Since geraniums are sensitive plants (especially in terms of water and pests), it is good to use fertilizer regularly . There are many types of fertilizer – try to use one that gives them strength and helps them resist pests. Contact a specialty store and fertilize your geranium every 15 days .
