How to properly plant a potted geranium?
The potted geranium is the perfect plant for your balcony. It gives aesthetic flowers in addition to being quite easy to live with. It can be placed on the window sill, hung on the railing or installed in a hanging pot.
To properly plant a geranium in a pot, you must make sure that the bottom of the pot has holes. Indeed, these holes are useful to allow excess water to be evacuated. For better drainage:
- Spread a layer of clay pebbles on the bottom of the pot before filling it with potting soil;
- Then prick out your potted geranium plants, spacing them well apart.
How to properly prune a potted geranium?
The geranium does not require any particular pruning. Just remove the faded flowers. To do this, you must use disinfected secateurs and cut the damaged flower at the base of the stem. This action promotes the appearance of new flowers.
9 things to do to properly grow your geranium in a pot
In order to properly grow your geranium in a pot, here are the steps to follow:
- Choose the pot wisely. It shouldn't be too big or too small;
- Do not plant the flowers too deep in the pot. Leave room for the roots to grow;
- Do not overwater;
- Give space for your flowers to flourish;
- Mix varieties for a more aesthetic look;
- Regularly remove faded flowers and leaves;
- Pull in the pots in autumn so that the plant is not affected by the winter;
- Cut the plant so that it can withstand the cold;
- Fertilize with fertilizer to boost its development.
