Propagation method of geranium cutting method and time of Pelargonium

Pelargonium is a slightly exotic plant, because Tianzhu itself in people's minds has some remote, but geranium this seemingly ungrounded plant, in fact, has long taken root in thousands of households, of course, this mainly comes from geranium in terms of growth advantages, of course, the diversity of reproductive methods is also a very important reason.

Geranium propagation method

Geranium propagation can be used both in the way of sowing can also be used in the way of cuttage, these two ways have their own benefits, we can choose.

Geranium cutting method and time

1. Cutting method of geranium

First, find a few plastic cups, in the bottom of a few holes, convenient water permeability. Cut the branches of geraniums and let them dry in the shade for a day before use. Fill the plastic cup with soil and insert the twig directly into it. After cutting, put it in a cool place with proper light. About half a month can take root, through the plastic cup can see the growth of white roots.

2. Cutting time

Geranium cuttings can be carried out in spring and autumn.

Seed method and precautions of geranium

1. Sowing method of geranium

April, buy back seeds from the market, try to choose better quality, easy to germinate and bloom, good maintenance varieties. Plant directly in pots. Wet the soil before sowing. The last cover, the container will plug the mouth, preferably with transparent, easy to observe. Then cover the flowerpot with a shade cloth and keep it out of the light. After 2 - 3 days, lift the lid and see that the seeds have been exposed. At this time, sprinkle a little soil on the seeds. After 2~3 days, basically grow small leaves, congratulations on your successful sowing. The rest of the time is when the seedlings grow slowly, and so on to 3 to 4 leaves, both can be re-planted on the pot.

2, geranium sowing precautions

Sowing is unsuccessful, seed germination rate is not high, and seeds are very important, good seeds can germinate in 24 hours. But the seed quality is not good, at least wait 1 - 2 weeks.

Exposed white cover soil, is to prevent seeds from rotting in a humid environment, after germination, cover soil can better root and grow leaves.

There is no specific time limit for sowing, as long as the temperature is between 18 ° C.

Culture method of geranium

1. Soil selection

Pelargonium soil can be selected from 4 parts of humus soil, 3 parts of garden soil (or peat soil), 2 parts of river sand (or pearlite) and 1 part of organic fertilizer mixed culture soil, or can be prepared by mixing fine sand, humus soil, pearlite and organic fertilizer. Pelargonium requirements of the soil is relatively loose and breathable, each autumn can be turned pot, or timely loosening.

2. Fertilization method

Liquid fertilizer is applied every 10~15 days during the growth period of geranium, and every 7~10 days in spring and autumn during the vigorous period; nitrogen fertilizer is mainly used before budding, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizer are mainly used after budding, and the concentration is 0.1%~0.2%. Winter indoor maintenance, high temperature, basically will not stop growing, can be appropriate fertilization. Summer high temperature, plants in a semi-dormant state, should stop fertilization. It is best to fertilize in the evening and water the next morning.

3, watering method

Geranium should be properly watered, rather dry than wet. Spring and autumn growth season should meet sufficient water, so that the pot soil often keeps wet, but can not accumulate water; cloudy or rainy days, generally do not water, do not fertilize. Allow plants to receive rain properly, but avoid excessive rainfall. Otherwise, it is easy to cause root rot.

Winter can be based on indoor temperature, try to use temperature irrigation, lest the water temperature is too low, leading to yellow plant stems and leaves.

4. Temperature requirements

Geranium likes warm, avoid high temperature, afraid of cold. Pelargonium suitable growth temperature of 15~25℃, winter indoor temperature should be maintained at 10℃, 3℃ below susceptible to cold damage, but some varieties can withstand 0℃ low temperature. In summer, when the temperature exceeds 35℃, it enters a semi-dormant state. Keep ventilation as far as possible to avoid sultry environment, which is not conducive to dormancy.

5, lighting requirements

Geranium is not afraid of bright light, but it needs shade at noon in summer. Pelargonium grows strongly in the sun, with dark green leaves, short internodes and graceful plant shapes. When family farming, autumn, winter and spring should be placed in a place with direct sunlight. When flowering, you can move indoors to enjoy and maintain, and receive light properly, but avoid direct sunlight to avoid causing petals to scorch.

Geraniums are very resilient, both cutting and sowing, so it's not difficult to reproduce more geraniums, but with proper care, geraniums can give us more wonderful rewards.