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Monthly maintenance techniques of Geranium

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2020-08-31 11:00:03
The months and seasons of a year are different. If geraniums want to grow well, they need to be meticulous to the quarter, or even every month. According to the monthly environmental change, change the maintenance location or method, do you know what to pay attention to every month?

January of Geranium

Put the plant in a sunny place and increase the temperature properly to avoid freezing injury. Water when it's sunny, at noon, do not use cold water or snow water. The tap water is best placed at the same time as the room temperature.

February of Geranium

From February, thin liquid fertilizer shall be applied every two weeks, and the amount of water shall be increased appropriately. When the weather is fine, windows can be opened for ventilation, but attention shall be paid to the windy weather, and the cold wind shall not be allowed to blow directly.

March of Geranium

In March, it is suitable for cutting, pruning, selecting mother plants with frequent flowering and good growth, and cutting robust branches. Cut off the redundant branches and leaves, and put them in the shade for a week, and then insert them into the soil after a little wilting. (I didn't learn the cutting method, ha ha detailed cutting strategy, I'll teach you

Geranium in March

April of Geranium

Good April. Many geraniums bloom in April. During this period, pay attention to replenishing water and don't put them in the sun. Fertilizer is applied once a week, mainly P and K fertilizers. In addition, April is also a good time for sowing. You can buy some seeds in the market and grow a basin of Geranium yourself.

May of Geranium

May is the blooming period of Geranium. We should do a good job in watering, fertilization and insect control. And pay attention to observe the blooming of flowers. Some flowers bloom early, and now they have begun to wither. Cut off the withered flowers in time.

June of Geranium

In June, the flowering period of geranium is basically over. At this time, short cutting can be carried out. Do not water for a week after trimming. Wait until the cut is dry and then water. By the end of June, the temperature will gradually rise, and the plant will enter a semi dormant state, put it in the semi shade for maintenance, and reduce watering and fertilization.

Geranium in March

July of Geranium

Water in the morning every day, supplemented by the evening, dry water, timely drainage after rain. Because the plant is now in the semi dormancy period, we should try our best to control water, but we can't be too dry.

August of Geranium

In August, the second pruning can be carried out. At this time of year, the plant can be taken out from the soil, a part of fibrous roots can be appropriately cut off, and the redundant buds on the upper part can be cut off.

September of Geranium

Cutting can be carried out in autumn, and the cutting method is the same as that in spring. After entering September, apply thin liquid fertilizer once every 10 days, and do not splash it on the leaves when applying fertilizer.

March of Geranium

October of Geranium

In October, geraniums will bloom again. Keep away from the wind and the sun to prevent the cold air from invading. Move into the greenhouse in the last ten days, pay attention to ventilation.

November of Geranium

During indoor maintenance, pay attention to ensure sufficient sunshine, control watering, timely fertilization, strengthen ventilation, and prevent diseases and insect pests.

December of Geranium

As long as the room temperature is not lower than 5 ℃, do not dry or pour. Observe the blooming of flowers in time and remove the remaining flowers and dead leaves in time.

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