Geraniums are a very popular flower on Italian balconies. But how do you get them to reproduce? Here’s the trick.
Favored even by those without a green thumb due to their ease of cultivation and bright colors, geraniums are a must for outdoor use.
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Geraniums, also known as Pelargonium , are considered the king of balcony plants. The reason is their undemanding cultivation and resistance to different types of climate. Their origin lies in South Africa. It was from this country that they were imported to Europe , where today they breed mainly in the Mediterranean region.
There are different types of geraniums and each is characterized by different colors and aromas. Although growing is notoriously easy, you need to be careful and follow some precautions . The first is about the climate: be careful because the intense cold is not well tolerated. The minimum temperature is two degrees. Also pay attention to the exposure : it is better to place it in partial shade and never in the shade, the bulbs could bloom halfway (branches with flowers and branches without). A location in full sun, especially in the height of summer, would not be suitable as it could burn the flowers.
Also pay attention to the soil: it must be well drained. However, there are other valid tricks to multiply your geraniums. Find out what it is below.
The trick to multiplying them
In order for geraniums to bloom all year round, you can observe two simple tricks. For the first, you will need iodine tincture , which is used to heal wounds, along with a bottle of clean water. Pour one drop of iodine tincture for every liter of water. The bottle will need to be shaken. Iodine helps prevent plant diseases. With the obtained mixture, you can continue to water the plant regularly, 50/100 ml at a time, along the part of the soil that borders the pot. Be careful not to use too much iodine, you could damage the root of the plant and it will burn. Water and iodine can be given for a month, which is repeated periodically.
Another trick is to use an aspirin tablet. Using a spray bottle, spray some water on the tablet to dissolve it. Dissolved aspirin should be placed in a liter of water. The contents must be shaken well to dissolve the medicine. The salicylic acid in aspirin will allow plants to proliferate as it strengthens the roots. You can spray water and aspirin on geraniums for a week.
Aspirin also helps to prevent the occurrence of fungi, which are dangerous to the health of the plant. A real infusion of health not only for geraniums, but also for other non-flowering plants. Try to believe it.
