We can buy geraniums in stores, but we can also grow them ourselves, because, contrary to appearances, it is not a difficult task. Many people think that they are annuals, but this is not true, because if we take proper care of them in winter, we will get free seedlings that will bloom beautifully in spring.
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If we want to make geraniums ourselves, it’s high time to start taking action. This way we will save money, and the plants we grow will certainly reward you with beautiful flowers. At the end of February or the beginning of March, you should take the healthiest shoots from the wintered geranium and cut them from the top below the 3rd or 4th node.
Geraniums Natalia Kazarina / iStock
For cuttings, it is worth choosing shoots with at least one leaf and at least 10 cm long, to increase the chance that they will take root. Place the cut shoots in a container with permeable soil for 2 to 3 weeks. We insert them 1/3 of their length and stick a few sticks into the ground and cover them with foil to ensure the right microclimate.. We remove the foil every few days to ventilate the seedlings. Once they are rooted, we transplant them into separate pots.
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Geraniums bloom from early spring to autumn, but to keep them in good shape, they must be properly cared for. These plants like the sun, so they should grow in bright places, but protected from the wind. The ideal substrate will be permeable and moist soil, e.g. peat with sand. It is also worth remembering that geraniums require regular watering and do not tolerate dryness well. However, do not soak their leaves and flowers, as this will cause them to rot.
Source: Gazeta
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