November is the time when geraniums seem to freeze: the leaves become smaller, flowering stops, and the stems stretch. Many people put the pot in a corner and forget about it until spring. But right now the plant is laying future buds. She lacks potassium and phosphorus.
- Take wood ash, mix 1 teaspoon in 1 liter of water.
- Stir well and let sit for 2 hours.
- Water the geranium with this infusion instead of regular water.
- Do this once every 2 weeks in November and December.
Ash is a natural source of potassium and phosphorus. It does not burn the roots, does not disturb the acidity of the soil and supports the plant during the dormant period. By February you will notice: dense, reddish buds appear on the tops of the shoots – the first signs of future flowering.
Important:
- Do not use ash from painted or varnished wood. It may contain toxins.
- Do not water with ash more than once every 2 weeks, as excess potassium inhibits the absorption of other elements.
- Do not mix with nitrogen fertilizers: nitrogen stimulates leaves, not flowers.
Such care will help geraniums easily survive the winter and bloom profusely all summer.
Question and answer:
How to feed geraniums in the fall for lush flowering?
It is best to feed with wood ash. It is rich in potassium and phosphorus, which lay the foundation for future buds.
Why don't geraniums bloom in spring?
Often because in the fall she did not have enough potassium and phosphorus. Nitrogen fertilizing will only make the problem worse by causing leaves to grow rather than flowers.
What kind of ash is suitable?
Only from clean wood, paper or dry branches. Do not use ash from plastic, coal or painted boards.
