Geraniums are plants that need a lot of sun , so if you have any seedlings, you should place them where they get a lot of outside light . They are plants that withstand heat very well and can withstand temperatures above 30ºC. In the summer, place the plants outside to get direct light, because geraniums are one of the best plants for balconies and terraces. In winter, place geraniums indoors, near 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 being affected.
In order for geraniums to bloom , it is necessary to give them at least 6 hours of light a day. If your geranium is not blooming, check that it is not in a spot with too much shade.
How to water geraniums: tricks to prevent rot!
Be careful when watering geraniums. Caring for this plant varies greatly from winter to summer, and watering is no exception. In the hot season, you will need to water the geraniums 2 to 3 times a week , while in the winter, once a week is more than enough .
In fact, if you live in a humid environment, you should check the soil moisture so you know when to water it. There are times when a generous watering every 15 days is sufficient. If your geranium isn’t blooming, it might be because you’re watering it too much. Try to delay watering , give them enough water each time , but less often.
Caring for geranium leaves is also complicated . Water falling directly on its leaves and flowers causes them to rot. Be careful when it rains that the rain does not directly wet your geraniums. When you water them, also make sure that the water goes directly into the soil without touching the geranium leaves or flowers.
How to cut geraniums for beautiful and abundant flowering
Pruning geranium should be done consistently. As with most plants, wilting leaves and flowers prevent new ones from blooming. But as we have already said, the leaves of this plant are delicate, so they require constant care. Remove any yellow or dried bits as soon as you see them from both the soil and the stem. It is also advisable to cut the ends of the dry stems to improve the air circulation in the plant and for the geraniums to bloom again.
Pruning geraniums carefully in winter will help them withstand the cold better (less wilted leaves) and leave them ready to flower when temperatures rise in spring. When the winter is over, cut the geraniums from the bottom so that new flowers will grow from there.
Remember that geraniums bloom from May to September, so if you want to separate a cutting and create new plants, the best time is between February and March or August and October.
How to fight pests in geranium: use a good fertilizer
Geraniums are plants prone to parasites. Be especially wary of the geranium butterfly by regularly checking your geranium branches for holes. Also check the leaves for any fungus and treat them quickly as soon as you notice a plant infestation. Do not panic if you see that your geranium suddenly has yellow leaves : it is due to a lack of iron .
You can solve this problem by placing pieces of eggshells around the plant. Eggs have many minerals that will make them stronger. If the mold does not disappear from the plant, try giving your geranium an iron supplement sold in specialty stores.
Since geraniums are delicate plants (especially when it comes to water and parasites), it’s a good idea to use fertilizer regularly. There are many types of fertilizers: try to use one that will give them strength and help them resist pests. Consult a specialist store and apply fertilizer to pelargoniums once every 15 days .
