When it is better to plant geraniums home

Florists like geranium for its simplicity, intense blooms for a long time.

Geranium in contrast to the other colors can be transplanted not only in the spring, though it is considered to be the most favorable.

1. seed propagation

Geranium seeds for planting a specific period of the year is not determined. It is believed that the germination of seeds Pelargonium occur equally well in any time.

But in the winter may be a lack of light, slightly worsens survival, germination and development.

But at the same time the best period for planting, according to growers, from November to April.

So that the flower did not feel the lack of light, it is recommended to install additional lighting (up to mid-February).

seed breeding technology is as follows:

Seeds are sown in the ground, covered with earth, covered from above a sealed container or film to create hothouse conditions. This speeds up the process of germination.

When the first shoots container or film is removed. When the plant came 2-3-leaf, can be transplanted into a pot.

duration of flowering - 5-7 years.

2. propagation by cuttings

This method also does not require special conditions of time, but it is better to stick to the recommended period from November to April.

cuttings breeding technology is as follows:

Pelargonium side shoot is cut off. Place the cut is treated with activated charcoal or potassium permanganate solution in order that there is no decay, did not develop bacteria, fungi.

Further, once planted in the ground. It is not recommended to put in the water, because it can develop rot.

duration of flowering - 4-6 years.

3. Reproduction by dividing the bush

The division of the bush is advantageously carried out from February to April, because in this case the adult flower, sprout and take root better, adapt. The risk of loss - minimum.

Breeding Technology bush following:

The plant is dug out of the ground, separated at the root of the bush transplanted into a new pot. Old secondary root.

duration of flowering - 4-6 years.

4. Handling of store-bought geraniums

Growers are advised to carry out handling in the spring. If was bought geraniums in the flowering stage, it is recommended to wait until the flower buds begin to fall.

handling technology as follows:

The plant, purchased in the store, dug out of the ground. Looks around the root system. In case of rot washed.

Preparing a new pot with a suitable substrate. Geraniums planted in the new place, pours a solution of potassium permanganate.

duration of flowering - 4-6 years.