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Colorful, fragrant, resistant, and easy to care for, geraniums are perfect for giving more life to the environment. This is the popular name given to plants that include two species: Geranium e Pelargonium Just like the succulents, these flowers are great for decoration! Below, check out the most common types of geraniums to have at home, as well as the care and beautiful pictures for inspiration. Read on!
Caring for Geraniums
Exuberant, geraniums are hardy and easy to grow, but still need specific care. The advantage is that the tips apply to all species:
How to seedling
The most common way to make geranium seedlings is through the cutting technique. This method consists in cutting a piece of the stem and placing it in a container with water or substrate. In the latter case, always keep it moist.
Watering
As soon as the geraniums are planted, be sure to water them well, but only when the substrate is dry. You have to be careful with watering, because too much water can rot both the roots and the stem.
Lighting
The geranium is a plant that needs full sun to develop well and to generate a good blooming. Therefore, the plant should be placed in an environment that receives direct sunlight 4 to 6 hours a day. If you are going to leave it indoors, keep an eye on which location receives this amount of daily light. If necessary, place the plant outside.
Substrate
The substrate must be permeable and rich in organic matter. The tip is to use the same amount of soil or ready-mixed substrate, construction sand, and worm humus. For an intense blooming, start fertilizing at the end of winter and continue until the end of summer.
How to grow
Geraniums can be grown in pots, planters, and planted directly in the ground. The choice may depend on the species chosen, as there are types that grow upwards, while others form beautiful pendants.
In addition to following the above precautions, remember to do some cleaning pruning, which consists in removing the dry and yellowish leaves. This tip helps to keep pests and diseases away.
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There are several species of geraniums, but two types are the most common in Brazil. Below, you can learn a little more about them. Thus, it is easier to choose between them or even opt to use both in your decoration, after all, each one has its own particularities.
Horseradish Geranium (Pelargonium hortorum)
This is the most common type of geranium. It is a small shrub, erect growing, branched, and has dense foliage. Because of its shape, it looks good in pots, planters, planted in the ground, and also as a pendant.
Pendent Geranium (Pelargonium peltatum)
This is a species with a marked scent, colorful pendulous flowers, cut foliage, and very ornamental. It can withstand colder climates and is perfect for hanging, due to the cascading shape of its flowers.
Both types of geraniums mentioned above guarantee beautiful landscaping. If you want the plant in the ground, the first option is the most suitable. For hanging vases, both options are good choices, but the second generates a more charming look due to its shape.
Learn more about geraniums to keep the plant healthy and beautiful
For a quick overview of how to care for geraniums, check out the following videos, which contain lots of useful information that will help you from planting to the care needed for the plant to live well.
How to grow geraniums
This is a very complete video for those who want to know more about growing geraniums. If that is what you are looking for, check out all the tips in the video. It's worth it!
How to grow geraniums in a pot
Want to put your geranium upright in a pot? Then watch the details in this video. Here, the step-by-step is very complete so that you can easily achieve a successful result.
How to replant geraniums
If your plant doesn't look too good and you want to replant it, this tutorial is perfect for you.
How to plant geraniums in hanging pots
This is an alternative for those who want to plant in pots the hanging geraniums, those that have a waterfall aspect. They are perfect for an area decoration and full of charm. See all the details in the video.
See_also: How to make paper flower: step by step and 30 ways to use in decorationRegardless of the type of geranium you choose, with the tips above, you can plant and care for your plant. As you can see, this is not a difficult job.
12 pictures of decorating with geraniums that will make you want to have the plant
Now that you have seen many tips for taking care of the plant, check out ideas for including it in your decoration and make your home even more beautiful.
1. a vase with geraniums can bring more life to indoor environments
2. as for the external ones
3. combine different colors
4. or choose just one tone
5. a garden with geraniums looks lovely
6. as this image proves
7. hanging vases are also an alternative
8. it is worth decorating a corner near the window
9. just like the dining table
10. regardless of the location chosen
11. geranium is perfect for decorating the environment
12. and bring nature a little closer to you!
It's easy to fall in love with geraniums, isn't it? If you love lots of color, get to know the spring plant, another option for decoration.
