How to grow rat palm geranium

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1. Soil:

2. Lighting:

3. Watering:

4. Temperature:

5. Pest and disease control:

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Soil: Geranium is suitable for growth and cultivation in loose, fertile, well-drained loam soil rich in organic matter. Light: During the growth period, it should receive sufficient light. When the light is too strong, it should be shaded appropriately. Watering: Geranium likes moisture and needs to be watered once a day in spring and summer. Watering frequency can be reduced in autumn and winter. Temperature: Intolerant of cold, prefers warm climate. The suitable temperature during growth is 21-28℃.

1. Soil:

1. Soil:

Geranium is suitable for growth and cultivation in loose, fertile, well-drained loam soil rich in organic matter. Nutrients must be abundant to provide guarantee for plant growth.

2. Light:

During the growth period of rat palm geranium, it should receive no less than 6 hours of light every day to promote the growth of the plant. But be careful not to be exposed to the sun to avoid sunburning the plants.

3. Watering:

Rat-pawed stork likes moisture, so it needs to be watered frequently during cultivation, once a day in spring and summer, and less frequently in autumn and winter. Remember not to water too much to avoid waterlogging.

4. Temperature:

Rat paw geranium is not cold tolerant and prefers warm climates. The suitable temperature during the growth period is 21~28℃. If the temperature is lower than 5℃, the plants will be frostbitten.

5. Prevention and control of diseases and insect pests:

1. Disease: The main disease of rat palm geranium is stem rot. Root rot will cause the rhizomes of rat palm stork to rot, and in severe cases can cause the death of the plant. Before planting, the soil must be disinfected with formaldehyde solution. If the disease is found, fungicides must be sprayed for prevention and treatment.

2. Insect pests: The main pests of Geranium are aphids, which feed on the leaves of Geranium and affect plant development. If pests are found, they can be controlled by trapping and spraying with chemicals such as trichlorfon.

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3. Watering:

4. Temperature:

5. Pest and disease control:

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