Geranium cultivation methods and precautions

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1. Soil preparation

2. Proper watering

3. Reasonable fertilization

4. Sufficient sunshine

5. Things to note

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When cultivating geraniums, the soil must be loose, breathable, and nutritious. You can choose a mixture of peat soil, perlite, and humus soil. Geranium has strong drought tolerance, so just keep the pot soil moist during the spring and autumn growth seasons. Fertilize once every ten days and a half during the vigorous growth period, and add a little phosphorus and potassium fertilizer before flowering. Geranium loves light very much, so it should be kept in a place with good light. In summer, use a sunshade net to protect it from the sun. Geraniums like warmth, so be sure to keep them warm in winter.

1. Soil preparation

1. Soil preparation

Cultivating geraniums at home is usually maintained in pots, so the soil needs to be prepared well. In order to ensure growth needs, the soil must meet loose, breathable, nutritious and other conditions. If the soil is not suitable, it will be too sticky and hardened, which will make it difficult for the roots to breathe and affect normal growth. At home, you can choose a mixture of peat soil, perlite, and humus soil, and disinfect it after preparation.

2. Proper watering

Pelargonium has a relatively strong drought tolerance and requires very little water. If it is not watered for a period of time, it will not affect the plant. However, long-term drought will cause the leaves to wither and turn yellow. Keep the pot soil moist during the peak growth seasons of spring and autumn, and reduce watering from late autumn to winter to keep it dry.

3. Reasonable fertilization

Fertilizer needs to be replenished in time during breeding. During the period of vigorous growth, fertilize once every ten days and a half. Before flowering, You can add some phosphorus and potassium fertilizer.

4. Sufficient sunshine

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This plant likes light very much. If it is kept in a cool and dark environment for a long time, it will cause leggy growth and weak growth, so it should be kept in a place with good light. The sun is strong at noon in summer, so you need to use a sunshade net to protect yourself from the sun.

5. Precautions

Pelargonium likes a warm growing environment and is generally suitable for growing at about 15-25 degrees Celsius. It cannot withstand the cold in winter and the temperature should be at least Control it above 5 degrees Celsius.

2. Proper watering

3. Reasonable fertilization

4. Sufficient sunshine

5. Things to note

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