Terry geranium

The best varieties of terry pelargonium for growing at home

There are many different varieties of terry geraniums, which flower growers are happy to grow in rooms, gardens, flower beds, summer cottages. In their description, much attention is paid to the color of the petals and the size of the bush.

Pelargonium Pebbles

Pelargonium Pebbles has crimson flowers with a white core. On the back, the petals are white. The plant is very small and therefore does not require abundant watering. It actively bushes, it does not need to be formed. The lower leaves never dry out. In bright light, a dark green spot appears in the middle of the leaf.

Saxdalens Selma

Pelargonium Mimi

The miniature Mimi pelargonium is distinguished by its pink-fawn color of the petals. It actively blooms and grows; it is not necessary to form it. You can trim the branches a little for a compact bush. Pelargonium Mimi is ideal for a greenhouse, room, flower bed.

Pelargonium Mallorca

The incredibly beautiful, bright Mallorca Pelargonium is notable for its low height. Its petals are painted in 2 colors: white and pink, sometimes red. Pelargonium Mallorka grows rapidly, grows widely, so its branches need to be pruned periodically.

Note! This cultivar should not be confused with the Majorca cultivar, which is topped with pale pink or white flowers. Mallorca is a zonal species, while Mallorca pelargonium is a cactus

Shelk moira

Pelargonium Saxdalens Selma

Pink flight flowers on a small bush are a distinctive feature of Selma Pelargonium. The back of the petal is slightly lighter. The flowers form very large and dense inflorescences, so the plant looks like a rose. Selma is a zonal type pelargonium. She will decorate any flower bed, garden or room. Due to its external resemblance to a rose, the flower looks luxurious.

Shelk moira

The light apricot shade of the petals is the pride of the Shelk Moira variety. A light green circle is visible in the center of each leaf. A miniature bush with a dense inflorescence looks graceful and resembles a bouquet of roses.

Brookside fantasy

A very small shrub with lilac or pale pink flowers suitable for growing in pots on a windowsill. The leaves have an unusual color: in the center and along the edges are light green, and in the center there is a ring of a darker shade.

Brookside fantasy

Bold carmine

Bright red, crimson, burgundy flowers are the hallmark of the Bold Carmine cultivar. They bloom actively, profusely, luxuriantly, bush quickly. It is one of the most abundant flowering varieties.

Geranium Majesta

Majesta is a pelargonium with bright, juicy reddish-purple petals. Lush dense inflorescences adorn a low bush, which branches and grows well.

Ludwigsburger flair

The light pink and white flowers of the Ludwigsburger Flair look charming. In the center is a green core. The reverse side of the petal is white or very light. The peculiarity of this variety is manifested in the fact that it does not tolerate dry air, low temperatures and open sunlight. He needs a little shading.

Bold carmine

Lara harmony

Pink or crimson flowers make Lara Harmony look like rose bushes. The inflorescences are dense and dense, the bush is actively growing. The plant requires careful handling and good care.

White terry geranium is a favorite of many flower growers. She looks gentle, clean, defenseless. This plant blooms from March to November, actively grows and branches. You can choose the following types of white pelargonium:

• Ise Rose;
• Jacky Gauld;
• Joan of Arc;
• PAC Blanche Roche;
• PAC Viva Carolina.

Geranium Himalayan Plenum belongs to the Geranium family, but it is also a double flower. Its lush purple petals form large inflorescences on a tall bush. This plant can be grown in a garden or flower bed.

For your information! The name Pelargonium means "stork" in Greek. The plant was named so because the shape of the petals and seed pod resembled the beak of a stork.

Majesta

Pelargonium Lady Gertrude - what kind of flower is it, what family it belongs to

The culture was bred by European breeders. They were faced with the task of achieving flowering of the plant in summer and autumn.At the same time, scientists tried to get a new type of pelargonium of low height with unusual flowering. It took them 25 years to do this.

The flower has beautiful pale pink inflorescences

Ivy and hybrid varieties of geraniums were used for breeding. As a result, it was possible to obtain a geranium of the Lady Gertrude variety. It is rarely found on the market, but is often grown by experienced flower growers.

Brief description, history of origin or selection

Pelargonium Lady Gertrude is a hybrid that has many features. The plant has an underground rhizome, on which thick and thin fragments alternate. The culture is characterized by a small number of peduncles, which are gradually covered with large pink petals. As they bloom, they take on the shape of a rose.

Lady Gertrude has large decorative leaves. Moreover, the bush itself is compact in size. It tends to grow in width, but at the same time it is quite dense. Due to this, they give pelargonium any shape.

Additional Information! A key feature of this pelargonium is the late onset of flowering. This variety is considered one of the most attractive. Moreover, it is easy to grow.

A distinctive feature of the variety is considered to be the late onset of flowering.

Agrotechnics

Pelargonium Lara Harmony is considered unpretentious in care, but even this variety requires the provision of certain simple rules in cultivation. If they are not followed, the plant does not bloom, looks painful, and later dies.

Soil requirements

Pelargonium Pink Rambler

Prefers slightly acidic or acidic soils. Under the basis, most often buy universal soil: vermiculite, river sand, perlite. Leafy soil from the site, peat (a mandatory mixture with neutral acidity), turf are added to the soil for abundant fruiting.

Note! The flower grows well in loose and drained soil. If geranium is grown on windowsills, then clay or ceramic pots are taken as a container. If plastic, then only white, so that it does not heat up much in the sun, does not rot

If plastic, then only white, so that it does not heat up much in the sun, does not rot

If geranium is grown on windowsills, then clay or ceramic pots are taken as a container. If plastic, then only white, so that it does not get too hot in the sun, does not rot.

Pelargonium on the windowsill

Reproduction and planting

Pelargonium Lara Harmony propagates in 2 ways: cuttings and seeds.

The first option is a simple procedure:

Freshly cut cuttings are immediately sent to a container of water to form roots

It is important to maintain a high temperature (from 25 degrees Celsius) and change the water every 2-3 days.
When the cutting gives good roots, it is taken out of the container and allowed to dry for 3 hours to allow excess moisture in the glass.
The sprout is planted in manganese treated soil.
As soon as the first signs of growth appear, the top of the plant is pinched off. If the cuttings are planted in open ground, then the seedlings are prepared in March-April, when possible frosts have passed. Planting is done in mid-April.

Planting is done in mid-April.

If the cuttings are planted in open ground, then the seedlings are prepared in March-April, when possible frosts have passed. Planting is done in mid-April.

Planting geranium cuttings

The second method is laborious and time consuming.

Most often it is resorted to by experienced gardeners, breeders who develop new varieties of pelargonium:

• Only loose soil with the addition of humus, sand, peat is suitable for growing.
• Planting is carried out in March or earlier, provided there is good lighting. In winter, the plant is illuminated with ultraviolet light.
• The seeds are slightly buried in the ground, without sprinkling them with soil from above.

Care

Geranium requires space and good lighting, so they choose the south side with a small amount of seedlings. The crowded arrangement makes you stretch.

In summer, the plant requires much more moisture than in winter.Watering in the summer is done every 2-3 days as the soil dries up.

Important! Stagnant water causes geranium to rot. Between waterings, the soil should dry out to a depth of 1.8-2 cm.In no case should organic fertilizing be used as fertilizer

It is better to use fortifying substances based on nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium. It is necessary to fertilize the plant 2 times: before and after flowering. Pelargonium is abundantly fertilized before feeding.

In no case should organic fertilizers be used as fertilizers. It is better to use fortifying substances based on nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium. It is necessary to fertilize the plant 2 times: before and after flowering. Pelargonium is abundantly fertilized before feeding.

Feeding pelargonium

To form an even bush of pelargonium on the windowsill, the plant is recommended to be turned once every 2 days.

When and how to replant

Geranium is transplanted with a strong growth of the root system, flooding of the flower, and the absence of flowering. It is advisable to carry out the procedure in the fall, when the plant is at rest.

For the new soil, drainage is prepared, which takes up 1/5 of the soil. Lara Harmony is taken out so as not to damage the root system. Decaying parts are removed with sharp scissors. The plant is transferred to a pot, watered. Then they are removed to a dark place for a week.

Note! Top dressing is applied 2 months after transplanting

Possible problems

Almost all the problems that arise when growing Lady Gertrude's pelargonium arise from the lack of proper care for her. Next, let's look at the most common health and wellness problems in this plant. We will also tell you how to cope with diseases.

With leaves

If a yellow border appears at the tips of the leaves of a plant, it means problems with a lack of nutrition. If you find such a symptom, be sure to feed pelargonium with mineral compositions with phosphorus and potassium. If the color of the foliage changes to an uncharacteristic reddish, this may indicate a lack of magnesium in the soil or that the air temperature is too cool.

Pests

When a spider mite appears in pelargonium, the leaves are deformed: swellings, bumps, and dry areas appear on them. If spots of different shades appear on the leaves: yellowish, whitish, beige - this means that the plant is occupied by aphids. Insecticidal preparations will help to cope with pests.

Diseases

Pelargonium Lady Gertrude of all diseases dangerous for these flowers is more prone to bacterial varieties. So, a disease such as black rot is often found. Pathology manifests itself as blackening of the root, stem, and then leaves.

As a result of this disease, the entire plant dies, and there is no cure for it. Rot can only be prevented by disinfecting the soil before planting and preventing waterlogging. Powdery mildew is also dangerous for this pelargonium. The disease manifests itself as a whitish bloom on the leaves, and systemic fungicidal drugs will help to cope with the scourge.

Slow growth and development

In addition to the above, pelargonium may have growth problems. Such defects also have their own reasons - we will consider them later.

Note! Poor slow growth of a flower is usually observed in the case of soil infestation with parasites, as well as with an inappropriate level of acidity of the latter.

If the plant stretches a lot in height, but does not bush, the problem is a lack of sunlight. Move the pot to a lighter spot. Slow growth along with yellow foliage may indicate a lack of nitrogenous minerals. In this case, feed pelargonium with appropriate fertilizers.

If the plant is too long in length, this indicates:

• excessive watering;
• excessive feeding;
• lack of pinching.

About pelargonium Lara Harmony (Lara Harmony): description and characteristics of the variety, care

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Unfortunately, certain family problems of the last 2 weeks have left almost no time for flowers. I hardly have time to water, and then with a delay. Not everything that I had to cut was cut off. But I will definitely catch up! And the flowers feel the approach of spring perfectly. Uncircumcised horses, miniatures and autumn cuttings are especially happy. Blooming! And even decently.

I will show you a little photo of today's flowering. When there is still time.

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Varietal variety

Pelargonium has several hundred different varieties. Let's take a closer look at the Edwards series. It belongs to the zonal group because of the special color of the leaf. During flowering, the color of the leaf plate changes, dividing it conditionally into two zones.

Lighter in the center, towards the edge of the leaf, the color becomes darker and richer. All zoned varieties Pelargoniums are divided into non-double, with 5 petals, semi-double, with 6 to 8 petals, and terry, with 8 or more petals. Depending on the size of the bush, plants are divided into ordinary (standard) and dwarf. The standard can grow to a height of 30-50 cm, and the dwarf is usually no higher than 25-30 cm. Consider the most popular specimens from the Edwards series.

Calico. The flowers are large, double, have a delicate silvery-lilac shade, rather unusual for pelargoniums. The bush is dwarf, but very branched.

Varieties of indoor plants with names, what they look like

The constant work of breeders allows you to choose the most suitable type of pelargonium for certain conditions. The main differences between flowers are in size, shape of inflorescences and color of petals.

Yu-Jiga

It is a standard subspecies with a straight stem and medium size. Coral inflorescences are terry type, rather dense. Pelargonium Yu Jiga pleases every lover of home plants with its beauty.

Lake

Differs in unpretentiousness, the inflorescences have a spherical shape, salmon buds, the petals of which become lighter closer to the edge. Rounded foliage with a brownish border, the bush grows to medium size.

Rafaella F1

It is characterized by a compact appearance and a height of up to 30 cm. Suitable for keeping in rooms, loggias and in a flower bed. Terry buds are milky, orange, peach, scarlet. The variety was bred recently and is rarely found on the free market. Easily tolerates hot and cold conditions.

Note! If the plant is properly looked after, then the buds will form all year round.

Pelargonium Rafaella F1

Bold Gold

Grown in the open air and in homes. It is characterized by abundant flowering. The foliage has a light green color with a brownish ring located in the center. The buds are pink and red.

Minx and others

Pelargonium Lara Harmony has double flowers with a lilac tint; its large umbrella-type inflorescences appear from the beginning of spring and wither by the end of autumn. Differs in diminutiveness.Pelargonium Lara Harmony has buds that resemble roses.

Minx is characterized by its small size and bright scarlet petals. In combination with dark foliage, they stand out strongly. Each variety has its own characteristics, experienced florists collect whole collections, differing in growth and color of inflorescences. Pelargonium Silk Swan is interesting for its massive stem, covered with dense leaf plates and snow-white buds.

Important! In flower shops, sellers do not always understand the culture. When buying, it is better to focus on Latin names

Among indoor plants you can find:

• Pelargonium Lara Delight with medium size, fuchsia inflorescences and a white heart. In addition to splendor, it is distinguished by an unusual tone of petals. Pelargonium Lara Delight is to the liking of flower growers who love bright and rich colors. For the garden, plants are selected with a larger size or more calm tones of buds.
• Pelargonium Yu Disko can be found on rare occasions, it does not belong to the popular ones. The petals are painted in pale pinkish tones, the buds are collected in umbellate inflorescences. The spherical type of flowers are located on high peduncles and stand out from other crops.
• Pelargonium Yu Knyaginya - characterized by pink-like inflorescences with a light pink tint. After a while, its petals curl up into tubes, giving it an unusual appearance.
• Pelargonium Yu Kathak has an unusual color of leaf plates: the general yellow background is emphasized by a brownish border. Terry inflorescences, with a bright red tone. A large bush can easily survive pruning.

Important! In flower shops, plants of various subspecies are sold (Yu Gamayun pelargonium, Yu Lilac Mist, Yu Sirin), but the workers usually do not divide them. As a result, the buyer buys a mix of geraniums of different shades.

Pelargonium Minx

Terry geranium - what kind of pelargonium is it?

Terry geranium (pelargonium) belongs to the Geranium family. About 500 species of this plant are known. To date, breeders have bred geraniums in almost all colors of the rainbow and all kinds of shades.

Pebbles variety

This flower is native to South Africa. It was first bred in 1631 by an English botanist and was initially called geranium. Much later, in 1789, the current name appeared.

Terry geranium is a zonal variety of pelargonium. Large spherical inflorescences that look like roses are located on the upper branches of the plant. This species appeared in the middle of the 19th century.

For your information! Terry pelargonium is not related to the genus Geranium.

Mimi variety

Flower features

Terry geranium with roses contains several corollas, each of which contains more than 8 petals. On a high, thick, sturdy stem, there are round leaves with wavy edges. In many geraniums, the edges of green leaves are framed with a thin rim of burgundy or purple. There are rare varieties with black, golden, bronze and purple leaves.

The variety of species and varieties of Geraniaceae Pelargonium depends on changes in its genome. Sometimes this happens spontaneously. If a flower of a certain variety turned out to be unlike the sample, then in such cases they say that Pelargonium has a sport. The shape and color of petals, leaves, the size of the stem, the density of the inflorescences and much more change.

Note! Pelargonium purifies the air, drives away pests from neighboring plants, repels mosquitoes

Mallorca cultivar

How to care for pelargonium at home after purchase

Geranium is a very thermophilic perennial plant that does not tolerate temperatures below 0 ° C. He needs room temperature, good lighting, regular watering. The plant requires easy care and good conditions. It can be grown both in pots and outdoors.

If there is not enough lighting, you need to illuminate the pelargonium with a lamp. It is worth watering with filtered or infused slightly warm water.In spring and summer, geraniums are watered every three days, and in autumn and winter - once every 10 days or every 2 weeks. Water must not stagnate in the sump. Do not spray geraniums. You need to prune the plant 1-2 times a year as it grows.

Do I need a transplant

It is necessary to transplant pelargonium when its roots grow, and the pot becomes too cramped for it. It can be replanted in early spring: from late February to April. Initially, this plant needs to be planted in a small pot.

How to tell if it's time to transplant geraniums:

• the flower grows too slowly;
• the soil dries out quickly;
• roots come out of the pot.

To transplant the geranium, you need to take it out of the pot along with the root and soil and place everything in a new pot with ready-made soil. After planting, the flower is watered, then placed in a bright place where there are no drafts.

What should be the soil

Terry geranium loves light soil types that can conduct air. The acidity (pH) level should be 5.5–6.5. You can prepare a soil from several components:

Succulent soil is also suitable. Experienced flower growers say that it is better to prepare the soil yourself, but this takes time. All components must lie down for a year, then they must be sterilized, dried, sieved

It is very important to mix the soil components in the required proportions. Good drainage is also needed. Important! Purchased soils have a sufficient degree of fertility suitable for geranium

You can find special mixtures for pelargoniums in stores.

Important! Purchased soils have a sufficient degree of fertility suitable for geraniums. You can find special mixtures for pelargoniums in stores.

Terry white geranium

Landing subtleties

There are two methods of planting pelargonium: cuttings and using seeds. Moreover, the simplest and fastest of them is grafting. If you take care of the cuttings correctly, you can quickly get a beautiful bush out of it.

Easier to plant pelargonium with cuttings

Planting a cutting and caring for it

It is recommended to wait for spring to harvest the cutting. The whole process is as follows:

• cut 5-7 cm from the lateral or apical shoots of adult pelargonium;
• remove all sheets from it, except for a couple of top ones;
• keep the stalk in the air for several hours so that it dries. In the meantime, treat with a fungicide or, alternatively, sprinkle the slices on an adult flower with charcoal;

  Fungicides

• pick up a small container for planting (a plastic cup is a good option), make small holes for drainage at the bottom, fill in fresh soil;
• disinfect the soil with a special solution: one or two drops of a 0.1% solution of potassium permanganate per 100 ml of water;
• when the cutting dries up, plant it in a prepared container with disinfected soil;

  It is worth disinfecting the soil before planting with potassium permanganate

• place the container with the planted cuttings where light will fall on the sprout. However, the plant should not be exposed to direct sunlight;
• water a little when the need arises. In this case, water should not be poured onto the soil, but into the sump. This is done so that water seeps through the drain holes;
• make sure that the plant does not stand in a place that is too cold for it (at temperatures below 15 degrees).

Pelargonium should not be in too cold place

Rooting usually occurs 20-30 days after planting.

How to transplant growing pelargonium into a pot and care for it?

The algorithm is as follows.

Subsequence
Description

Step 1
Pick up a clay pot

In this case, its diameter should not exceed 10 cm.

Step 2
Carefully, so as not to damage the roots, remove the sprout with a small clod of earth.

Step 3
Water from a watering can with a narrow spout.

Step 4
In cloudy weather, use artificial lighting .. Better to plant pelargonium in a clay pot

Better to plant pelargonium in a clay pot

How to grow?

Pelargonium, like geranium, can be propagated at home in two different ways. Moreover, each has its own nuances.

Cuttings

The main advantage of this method is that all the unique properties and characteristics of the selected plant variety are preserved. The material itself is harvested only from spring to early autumn. It is not recommended to collect cuttings during the hibernation period of pelargonium.

It is best to choose stems for planting with 3 true leaves, the length of which does not exceed 7 cm. After cutting from a bush, they are left in the fresh air for easy withering for 2-3 hours. Before planting in a pot, the cut site is lightly treated with a special agent designed to stimulate the formation of the plant's root system. Only a special substrate intended for the Geraniev family must be used as a soil.

The cuttings are installed in the center of the container so that there is at least 5 cm of soil under them, they are also covered with a substrate from above to the edges of the container and watered. The seedlings are installed in a well-lit place with a temperature of about 22 degrees above zero and left for 15 days. If necessary, the seedlings are irrigated, but they are watered at the root without touching the leaves. After about a month, the flower will take root, and after another couple of weeks it should be planted in a larger container.

Sowing seeds

Such cultivation of pelargonium at home is carried out from January to the end of February. If desired and in the presence of special phytolamps, the procedure can be carried out in December. You can use peat tablets for planting. The advantage of this method is that there is no need for further picking of plants. The sequence of actions will be as follows.

• The tablets are soaked in warm water for 10-15 minutes.
• Install them on pallets tightly to each other.
• One seed is placed in each tablet. Sprinkle lightly with water on top.
• Crops are placed in a warm and well-lit place.

Seeds are laid out on the surface of the substrate and sprinkled on top with soil no more than 2 cm thick. The surface of the crops is irrigated with water. Harvested in a well-lit place without direct sunlight, before shoots appear. Regularly monitor the moisture content of the substrate - when its top layer dries, the seedlings are watered along the root. The temperature should be between 20 and 23 degrees above zero. Pelargonium picking is carried out when 2 true leaves appear. And when there are 5 of them, the flower is transplanted to a permanent place.

Description of varieties

Lara harmony

Pelargonium Lara Harmony - one of the varieties belonging to the group of zonal (the name "zonal" originated from the pronounced brown zone on the green leaf of pelargonium).

The flowers are terry, lush, and when fully expanded, with their rich pink color, they resemble a rose.

Lara delight

It is a beautiful hybrid umbrella cultivar. A very powerful bush, with large, not very double flowers of a bright cyclamen color or shades of fuchsia with a small bright white core. Also belongs to the zonal group.

Lara marjorie

It is an umbrella with a compact lush holly bush. The flowers are large, double, white-yellow, with pink splashes on the upper petals. A distinctive feature is a very long, powerful peduncle that reaches 30 cm.

Lara alf

Pelargonium is an umbrella with bright scarlet inflorescences and a pronounced core. Blooms very easily. The flowers are large, rather dense, hold on to a slender but strong peduncle. The bush is compact, low.

Lara rita

Lara Rita is a flower of moderation in everything. This is one of the hybrids with a short bush. On relatively short peduncles there are dense inflorescences. Flowers are pale salmon in color, can be brighter, with semi-double petals with medium density.

Lara largo

The plant has a rather powerful and dense inflorescence. This pelargonium is distinguished by a vertically elongated bush with very large pink-orange double flowers.The leaves are glossy, almost without velvet, rich green, large and juicy, without a pronounced zone. Stems are dense and smooth.

Lara enwoy

This variety is not very common. The bush is compact, does not stretch upwards. The thick stems grow almost horizontally. The flowers are large, double, white-salmon in color, the petals resemble feathers.

Lara gem

Lara Gem is a sturdy, beautiful plant that requires fresh air and space. Medium-sized pelargonium with a high peduncle, with a beautiful lush inflorescence. The flowers are double, pink, with a light speck on the upper petals, the leaves are bright green and juicy.

Lara genie

The plant is a medium sized bush. On a tall, strong peduncle there is a delicate umbrella of a pale pink color, similar to an orchid flower. The leaves are lacy and bright.

Lara susanne

A very passionate and expressive flower. This plant can be easily recognized by the pronounced contrast of bright warm pink hues and rich dark green leaves. It blooms luxuriantly and profusely, at the same time it is rather unpretentious.

Lara mandarin

The inflorescence of this hybrid, when fully expanded, resembles a round juicy mandarin. A bright and at the same time delicate peach color smoothly flows into a yellow core. The inflorescence is dense, keeps for a long time on a high cutting. The jagged leaves have a juicy green color.

Lara prince

The plant is quite compact, with dark green leaves and a pronounced brown zone. But on this seemingly small bush, relatively large and generous inflorescences bloom. The color of the petals ranges from pale lilac to lilac-pink shades.

There are many other Lara pelargonium varieties not covered in this article, such as Unicorn Zonartic Rose, Rachel, Orion, Brookside Fiesta, Peter, East Sussex, Lucy Gunnet, Alex Kidson, Bold Limelight and many more. They are all beautiful, and each variety is unusual in its own way.

It's no surprise that many gardeners are in love with these indoor flowers.

For the Lara Jester Scented Pelargonium, see below.

Pelargonium Lara Harmony

Pelargonium Lara Harmony is by far one of the most popular flowering plants. It is distinguished by its unpretentious care, therefore it often becomes a favorite and is grown on window sills, flower beds, and small areas.

Lara Harmony belongs to the varieties of Terry Pelargonium (geranium). Belongs to the Geranev family, the group is zonal. The appearance is due to small areas on each leaf - usually dark brown in color.

Interesting. The flowers of the variety, when fully opened, are incredibly similar to small roses, while the plant is less whimsical, it tolerates various weather conditions well.

Cultivation of pelargonium Lady Gertrude, how to properly care

In order for the culture to develop normally and delight with lush flowering as long as possible, you need to carefully study the lady Gertrude pelargonium variety description and provide optimal conditions.

Illumination and temperature conditions

A flower pot is not recommended to be placed in direct sunlight, as this can cause a crop burn. It is best to put it on the east window. If necessary, phytolamps can be used.

Important! The plant should receive most of the light in the first half of the day. With too much sun, the plant becomes weak and stunted

After dinner, the pot is moved to partial shade.

Pelargonium can develop on the west window. The duration of daylight hours should not exceed 8 hours. In summer, it is worth observing the temperature regime at +25 ℃. For winter, an indicator of +15 ℃ is suitable. In this case, the temperature should not fall below +10 ℃. Geranium cannot withstand extreme heat. An increase in temperature parameters to +30 ℃ can lead to the death of a culture.

Watering rules and humidity

The culture needs moderate humidity. The substrate should not dry out. It is recommended not to overmoisten the soil in the pot, as this is fraught with rotting of the root system.

Water the plant as the top layer of the soil dries up.In spring and summer, the bush is watered more often and abundantly. In winter and autumn, the amount of moisture is reduced.

It is not required to spray pelargonium, it is able to accumulate moisture by itself. Drops that fall on foliage and flowers can cause unattractive streaks and even cause rotting.

Important! For irrigation, soft and settled water is recommended. The liquid must be at room temperature

Top dressing and soil quality

During the growing season, the plant needs the use of minerals. During flowering, formulations based on potassium and phosphorus are used. At the same time, nitrogenous substances are contraindicated, since they negatively affect the formation of buds.

In summer, fertilization is recommended once every 2 weeks. There is no need to feed Lady Gertrude's pelargonium in winter.

The plant does not need organic products. Florists advise using only mineral preparations. In rare cases, chicken droppings are acceptable.

For abundant flowering, the culture must be properly fertilized.

Flower container size

Small containers are chosen for the plant. The pot should be 1-1.5 cm larger than the size of the earthen coma. Otherwise, the bush will actively grow roots, which will create difficulties with flowering.

Pruning and replanting

Crop the crop in the fall. During this period, the shoots are shortened by a third. This helps to activate the formation of shoots. The trimmed fragments are used for rooting.

Important! Young crops are transplanted annually. Pelargonium older than five years of age is moved to a new place with an interval of 2-3 years