Geraniums, don’t water them like this: you make them rot! Check out the gardeners’ trick for super blooming!
The summer flowering of geraniums decorates squares, balconies, promenades, gardens, etc… But to be so exuberant they need attention and the fundamental thing to always have them beautiful and flowery is to water them at the right time. Its colors are mostly vivid, single color or two colors, but always beautiful. That is why it is necessary to know how to treat this type of plant that enlivens our summers.
How much light do geraniums need?
The geranium is a plant that needs a lot of light, but you have to be careful in summer at the central hours of the day that can cause dehydration problems. The ideal place would be a semi-shaded place.
How should geraniums be watered?
This plant needs a lot of water, but you shouldn’t overdo it. To make sure the soil is arid, you simply have to use your finger. Dig a little in the soil if it is dry even entering the pot, proceed to water. Avoid standing water by leaving it in the saucer, it could rot the roots.
What fertilizer to use for geraniums?
On the market you can choose whether you want to use liquid or solid fertilizers. The best time to fertilize them is spring, but you can also do it in summer at the rate of once a month. You can also choose between organic fertilizers, such as humus or manure, mixing them with the soil or chemicals sold in specialty stores and sometimes also in the supermarket. In this case, read the methods of administration carefully.
When to prune geraniums!
Geraniums are usually pruned in the fall, removing the thinner twigs at the base and leaving the sturdy ones. But in summer it is necessary to do small pruning when there are discolored flowers that must be removed from the node where their stem is born. Even dry leaves should be removed if any.
How to make geraniums bloom again?
Flowering geraniums should have many hours of light, so if you have a bright place to put them, you will see that they will always be beautiful, lush and flowery. This plant in the best condition survives even 40 years. If your geraniums don’t bloom, they probably don’t have enough daylight hours, or too much fertilizer has been used, or there may be parasites that have attacked them.