This particular flower makes a popular
bedding plants in the garden, although they are also grown indoors or outside
in hanging baskets. The growing of geranium plants is very easy as long as you
can give them what they really need.
Steps on how to grow
Geraniums
Geranium plants needs are different depending
on where or how you grow them. If it is grown Indoors, the plant need lots of
light for blooming but will tolerate moderate light conditions. Geranium plants
also need indoor temperature of about 65-70 degrees F. (18-21 C.) during the
day and also 55 degrees F. (13 C.) at night. Geranium plants need to be grown
in a well-draining potting soil as well. Don’t forget that when growing
geraniums outdoors, it require moist, well-draining soil similar to that of
indoor potting soil with equal amounts of soil, peat, and perlite. Make sure
you locate the geraniums in an area with at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight. The
plant need to be protected from cold, so just wait until the threat of frost
has passed before planting. You can space the plants about 8 to 12 inches
(20-30 cm.) apart and around the same depth as their original planting pots. Also
mulch the plant, this will help to retain moisture.
How to care for
geranium plant
Geranium plant care is pretty basic
whether indoors or outdoors. Make sure the watering of the plant is done deeply
once the soil begins to feel dry indoors or at least weekly outdoors (but
potted plants may need daily watering in hot weather), fertilizing the plant is
necessary. You can use a water-soluble houseplant fertilizer or a 5-10-5 fertilizer with additional organic matter every 4 to 6 weeks throughout their
active growing season. Don’t forget that indoor or potted plants may require
repotting once they become overgrown, usually noted by wilting between watering.
Also regular deadheading of spent blooms will also help to encourage additional
blooming. If you are watering outdoor plants, try to avoid overhead irrigation,
because this can lead to pests or disease issues.
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