In spring, geraniums often lose their lower leaves and refuse to produce flower stalks. The reason lies in depleted soil and lack of potassium and microelements. Store-bought stimulants are not always needed. Proven home methods restore the plant's strength and start active budding without unnecessary expenses.
Basic feeding rules:
- From March to October, add food every 10 days.
- In winter, reduce the frequency to 1 time per month for the rest period.
- Young cuttings up to a year old are fed once every 2 weeks after complete rooting.
- Before watering, the soil must be slightly moist.
The best folk remedies:
Iodine solution
1 drop of alcoholic iodine per 1 liter of settled water. Water at the root, avoiding getting on the leaves. Stimulates the formation of flower stalks and accelerates cell division at growth points.
Wood ash
1 tablespoon of sifted ash per 1 liter of warm water. Leave for 24 hours, filter. Contains potassium and calcium, which thicken the stems and make the color of the petals brighter.
Sugar water
1 teaspoon of sugar per 1 liter of water. Dissolve completely before watering. Glucose accelerates photosynthesis, provides energy for the formation of new shoots and strengthens the root system under stressful conditions.
Important: excess fertilizing burns the roots. If the edges of the leaves turn yellow, water the plant with clean water and take a break in feeding for 14 days.
Following these rules, geranium will be covered with dense caps of inflorescences and fill the room with a summer aroma for the entire warm season.
