Geraniums are the perfect outdoor flowers for the garden, terrace, balcony, and here’s everything you need to know to take care of them properly. Geranium is a very popular plant and with a few simple tricks you will have a beautiful bloom during the summer.
HOW MUCH LIGHT DO GERANIUMS NEED?
Geranium is a plant that needs a lot of light. Ideally, it should receive several hours of direct light a day, this will also enhance its flowering. Obviously you should avoid exposing this plant to direct sun during the hottest hours of the day. Ideally, they should be placed in semi-shaded areas.
HOW SHOULD GERANIUMS BE GOVERNED?
Light care is important, but so is watering geraniums. The most important thing is not to overwater. The trick to knowing how much water our geraniums need is to check that the soil is slightly moist. However, it is important to avoid oversaturating the plant with water and, after watering, remove any remaining water from the pot below, as this can lead to root rot and death of the plant.WHAT IS THE BEST FERTILIZER FOR GERANIUMS?
Geraniums are usually placed in pots of about 30-40 centimeters in diameter. In this case, it is recommended to plant them in the spring-summer season.
As for fertilizer, for this type of plant we can choose between solids and liquids. Ideally, you should start applying it in early spring, although it can also be done during the summer, once a month. Here are some of the types of fertilizers recommended for geraniums:
