Tips for growing zonal geranium

Zonal Geranium is a perennial plant native to Africa, which is characterized by the duration of flowering and the flowers brightness. It can be seen in the windows of various institutions, urban flowerbeds and gardens.

This plant is often grown in the home. Below is a look at how to properly do it.

The choice of seeds and planting

First, you must carefully select and prepare the material for planting.

When buying seeds the following factors must be considered:

· Hue. Good seeds have a thick brown color with a slight matte sheen;

· Form. Developed seeds have an elongated shape, and the side they have small depressions;

· The size. The seeds are quite large;

· Shell. It should be thick and leathery.

In some cases, the seeds do not germinate two or three months. Reduce germination time is possible, by removing part of the cladding of sandpaper.

Because of this the nutrients will flow without any hindrance in the seed.

The soil, which is sold in specialty stores are often overrun with minerals, so some do it yourself out of the sand, turf ground and high quality peat.

For the cultivation of this plant is perfect for a small pot, whose depth is about three centimeters. Filling it with soil, it is necessary to sprinkle the surface of the soil with warm water and leave for a day to warm the earth.

favorable terms

Zonal geraniums need light, so it is recommended to put it on the east or west window. During the active development of plants require lighting for at least sixteen hours. During summer, the pot is better to move on to the balcony or garden, choosing well-lit place.

The optimal room temperature - 20-25 degrees. In winter, the plant can withstand short temperature drop to ten.

It is also necessary to carry out regular watering, but many do not pour the water, otherwise the roots will rot.

Abundantly watered need only after the upper layer of soil is completely dry. With the onset of cold weather can be watered once every 2 weeks. Sprinkle flower is not necessary, in feeding he did not need it.

Once a year, geraniums need to repot in a slightly larger container to 2-3 cm in diameter and vary with the soil mixture.