A tip for cutting geraniums in summer: rooting flowers bloom in ten days and turn into big bouquets.

Geraniums are particularly beautiful, with different shapes and many species, and their leaves give off a special taste, are not easy to develop diseases and insect pests, are easy to raise, have a very long flowering period, and can bloom for several months in a row. If the indoor temperature is suitable in winter, they can also bloom beautiful flowers.

In general, the geranium potted plant at home will become woody after two or three years, and the leaves and flowers will gradually become less and no longer grow vigorously. At this time, there is a little trick, that is, to prune the branches in time and cut off the cuttings of the new geranium seedlings. By cutting in this way, you can grow a lot of geraniums in summer:

Techniques and methods of cutting Pelargonium in Summer

Although it is hot and hot at this time, many flowers and plants are not suitable for cutting at this time, but geraniums are an exception. It can be cut all the year round.

When cutting in summer, the pruned branches must choose sturdy branches, which have not yet become lignified and dark brown. A slightly younger branch is more suitable, and then let the cut dry for four or five hours.

Prepare transparent plastic cups or paper cups, or other flowerpots, etc., and fill them with sand or vermiculite nutrient soil, as long as the medium is loose and breathable without stagnant water.

Pay attention to three small details after cutting, the success rate is much better, the survival rate is more than 90%. After cutting, be sure to put it in a ventilated place so that the branches will not rot away. Second, the basin soil can not be too wet or too dry, soil moisture is very important, dry without moisture, branches are easy to lack of water and difficult to grow roots, too wet is easy to accumulate water and rot branches. Third, it should be shaded and not basked in the sun.

If you do not want to cut in the pot soil, it is also very easy to cut it directly with water. Prepare a cup or mineral water bottle and fill it with clear water. just cut off the branches, cut off some leaves, and insert them directly into the cup bottle.

The branches in the water should not be too long. Two centimeters will be enough. The temperature is high in summer and it takes root very quickly.

And then plant it in a flowerpot. Can also turn into geranium seedlings.

Usually maintain geranium, it has excellent drought resistance, so basin soil is not dry, do not water, water thoroughly at one time. It is slightly shaded in summer, and you can bask in more sun in other seasons. If you put it in a cool and ventilated place in summer, it will grow well.

Keep warm in winter, move from outdoor or terrace to indoor, and put it in a warm and sunny place. It will blossom just the same. Geraniums are easy to take care of. Because of their unique smell, geraniums are not as easy to grow bugs as rose. If you apply a little fertilizer once in a while, you can open the pot.