Florists often prefer unpretentious types of flowers, which are able to tolerate difficulties and at the same time remain fresh. These include pelargonium.

This flower can often be found on window sills. This happens because some housewives manage with one watering, which is not entirely correct. Even if the plant and indoor, then you need to care for it correctly.

What conditions must be observed

There are basic requirements, adhering to which, you will be able to grow not just juicy green foliage, but also see how geranium blooms.

First secret

Inadequate pot size. A common reason that not everyone pays attention to. It happens that pelargonium has a healthy appearance, its leaves are green and juicy, but still does not bloom. The fact is that in a small pot it’s not very convenient for her and instead of color there are leaves, all the forces go for it. Sometimes several pelargoniums are planted at once in one large pot, so competition is created in which each blooms.

Second secret

Geraniums need good planting material. The special substrate consists of the following components:

• garden land;
• sand;
• humus.

So that the plant grows well, it is recommended to change the soil mixture 1 time per year.

Third secret

To achieve splendor will help sunlight. Pelargonium does not like shade, but direct sunlight is not entirely useful. Try to find a place where there is enough light in the morning and a little shade at noon.

Secret Four

For a clear color, do not neglect the watering regime. Frequent hydration will not lead to anything good, but the root system can rot. To determine when to water it all the same, touch the top layer of the earth: if it is dry, then you can.

For irrigation, you can use tap water, but not on an ongoing basis. The quality of such water will lead to plaque formation on the upper soil layer and its salinization. Spraying in this case is contraindicated, so you expose the plant to diseases. Near the pelargonium, you should not place moisture-loving plants - this will affect its foliage.

The Fermer.Blog team has specially prepared for you a number of materials that will be useful to you:

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Fifth secret

Do not forget about fertilizers. Each plant begins the growing season, and each at a different time. From March to September, you will need to work hard and nourish the plant with mineral fertilizers. The composition of the fertilizer should be suitable, the amount of nitrogen in it should not exceed 11%, since it will not bloom better, and only green foliage will appear. It is better to choose those compounds where there is more potassium and phosphorus.

Using simple rules, even for a beginner gardener, the risk of failure will be minimized. Do not forget to ventilate the pots on the balcony. The temperature changes quite well on the plant, especially in spring night time - this helps to throw out new buds.