Growing problems, diseases and pests
The most common diseases of pelargonium:
- Root rot - if left untreated, it can turn into stem rot. The cause of the disease is waterlogging of the soil and hypothermia of the bush.
- Gray rot is an infectious disease. It infects the bush very quickly and is characterized by darkening of the stems and the appearance of black spots on the leaves.
Flower pests:
- Whitefly - eats the fleshy parts, which provokes wilting and stop flowering of the bush.
- Mealybug - secretes white mucus, which then coats the surface of the leaf blades. Over time, they begin to turn black.
A plant affected by a fungus must be treated immediately.
How to deal with them
When fungal diseases appear, you need to transplant the bush into new soil. It is better to get rid of the old pot right away. The roots of the bush must be kept in a disinfecting solution, and the dead and affected areas must be cut off with a knife.
Important! In the fight against insects, it is better to immediately use special chemicals - insecticides. Pelargonium Norland will decorate any interior with its decorative look
Simple care of the bush requires only compliance with the rules and regularity of events
Pelargonium Norland will decorate any interior with its decorative look. Simple care of the bush requires only adherence to the rules and the regularity of events.
Growing
Peculiarities:
- the flower is grown in spacious pots, but not outdoors;
- Pelargoniums do not tolerate bad weather - gusty wind, rain, cold and fog are destructive for them;
- flowers love the sun, but you should not leave them in the heat under the incinerating rays;
- in winter, most varieties are dormant, they lose their decorative effect, stretch out and stop blooming;
- it is not advisable to place plants next to heating radiators in winter;
- from the beginning of the growing season, the bushes must be shaped by competently cutting the shoots;
- faded roses must be removed - then the whole bunch will continue to bloom;
- fertilize rosebud pelargoniums with phosphorus-potassium fertilizers.
The soil
In order for a plant to delight the grower with its flowering, it is necessary to choose the right soil for it. The soil should be loose, nutritious, and have neutral acidity. We must not forget about good drainage - 1/3 of the pot is covered with expanded clay.
It is recommended to use the following composition:
- agroperlite - 1/10 part;
- sand - 1/10 part;
- humus - 2/10 parts;
- peat - 2/10 parts;
- sod land - 4/10 parts.
Lighting
For rosebud pelargoniums, south and southwest windows are best suited. If this is not possible, then you need to provide the plants with special phytolamps. In very hot weather, when the air temperature reaches +30 degrees, the sun can burn the leaves of plants. On the street, it is better to rearrange them in partial shade, and in the house - to hide them from the rays with curtains.
Temperature
In summer, the optimal temperature for this plant is considered to be its interval from +20 to +25 degrees. In winter, it should be at least +15 degrees.
Watering
At home in Africa, this type of plant lives in arid soils rich in limestone, calcium and chalk, so the plants perfectly tolerate drought and suffer from waterlogging. Watering the plants should not be too abundant. This should only be done when the topsoil is completely dry. In winter, watering is reduced.
Plants do not like spraying, like all varieties with pubescent leaves. Pelargonium should be watered carefully so as not to soak the roses. The water should be soft, standing for at least 24 hours.
Landing
Appleblossom, like all pelargoniums, reproduces vegetatively: by shoots and seeds. If the pelargonium variety is hybrid, then you should not propagate it by seeds. Classic varieties, on the other hand, give excellent results when sown.
Care
Pelargonium care is a must for those who want to purchase a similar plant. Let's consider the main nuances.
The soil
"Salmon" prefers loose, air-permeable soil with low acidity, moderately nutritious.
The composition of the substrate must necessarily include:
- peat;
- sand;
- humus;
- agroperlite;
- leafy land.
Plants need good drainage so that moisture does not stagnate in the ground.
Watering
Like all pelargoniums, "Salmon" is drought-resistant and does not tolerate waterlogging. You need to water the plant no more than 2 times a week.
Water the flower if the topsoil is already dry the size of one phalanx of a finger.
Fertilizers
During the flowering period, plants prefer phosphorus-potassium fertilizers. You can use liquid fertilizers or apply dry granular fertilizer of prolonged action to the soil during planting. This way you don't have to worry about feeding your flowers regularly.
When buying fertilizer, pay attention to the content of trace elements in the mixture. The plant is especially important:
- magnesium;
- zinc;
- iron;
- iodine.
Plants need nitrogen in minimal amounts when the buds have not yet formed on the bushes.
Lighting
Home geraniums "Salmon" should be placed on the south, south-east and south-west windows. Flowers must be protected from the scorching sun with light curtains. In winter, if you want to extend the flowering period, you need to provide the plant with lighting. Well-lit places and partial shade are suitable for street bushes.
Temperature
In summer "Salmon" prefers the air temperature no more than +25 degrees. In winter, the best conditions are a cool room without drafts, with temperatures ranging from +18 to +15 degrees.
Formation
In order for the plant to be beautiful and lush, it is necessary to give it the desired shape by pinching the tops of young shoots or cuttings.
Reproduction
Flowers can be propagated by seeds and cuttings.
Cuttings
Many beautiful pelargoniums of this variety are hybrids, which means that they can only be propagated at home by cuttings.
We plant the cuttings like this:
- after trimming the bush, select shoots suitable for planting;
- trim them at a 45 degree angle;
- wait a while until the cut is covered with a film - it stops emitting juice and becomes dull;
- plant the cuttings in plastic cups filled with pre-sterilized moist soil;
- leave the plants to root in a shaded place until the first leaves appear;
- after the appearance of greenery, take the plants to a bright place without direct sun exposure.
Seeds
Representatives of "Salmon", which are not hybrids, grow well from seeds, retaining all the original characteristics of their variety.
We plant seeds as follows:
- pre-wet the seeds in water or rub with sandpaper - this will help the sprouts to hatch faster;
- the sterilized soil is placed in a container;
- we plant seeds at a distance of 3-5 cm from each other in wet ground;
- gently crush each seed with your finger;
- we fall asleep with a thin layer of soil;
- cover the container with foil and transfer to a dark place;
- after germination, we take the plants out into the light;
- fold back the film every day to ventilate the seedlings;
- if the soil is wet, it is not necessary to spray the soil - waterlogging can lead to the death of crops, as well as irregular watering;
- with the appearance of the first two true leaves, the sprouts are transplanted into individual cups.
Pay attention to these wonderful plants, and they will thank you with lush and beautiful flowering.
For an overview of pelargonium varieties, see below.
