In life, people like to grow some plants into old piles, which can not only make the plant shape more brilliant, but also have stronger growth ability. But not all plants are suitable for growing old pile bonsai, because for plants such as succulents or pine trees, making bonsai can effectively enhance the ornamental value of potted plants.
It is different for geraniums. After we grow them into old pile bonsai, it may effectively suppress the quantity and quality of their flowering, and even cause the number of flowering to decrease day by day.
Geraniums are usually able to bloom in the first year, and usually such branches are relatively delicate, so we can properly trim off a part, so that there is a certain distance between its branches, which can effectively ventilate and promote air circulation. Circulation to reduce the breeding of diseases and insect pests.
Of course, in the second year, these delicate shoots will grow into strong plants. And if we don’t trim this part, they will slowly degenerate into lignified branches, which play the role of transporting nutrients.
Therefore, we only need to be ruthless and do more topping, almost every month, and then the main trunk will grow more side branches, which can effectively improve photosynthesis and allow it to accumulate more nutrients for the follow-up Flowering, increasing quantity and quality ready.
The second point, increase the light
Although geraniums like a cool environment, long-term storage in a dark corner is not conducive to their photosynthesis, which will gradually reduce the nutrients and pigments accumulated in their leaves.
Therefore, we need to pay attention to the need to gradually increase the light in spring and autumn when the temperature is relatively suitable. From the initial two to three hours of light supply per day, increase to about 8 to 10 hours of natural light per day.
Of course, during this period, we need to give a gradual process and slowly increase the light, so as to minimize the burden on the plants to adapt to the environment. And when the temperature is higher than 30°C, you need to pay attention to that geraniums are not suitable for such strong direct light, so avoid sun exposure at noon to avoid dehydration, dryness and yellowing of branches and leaves.
The third point is proper water and fertilizer
Geraniums prefer a relatively humid environment, so during the potting period, we should pay attention to the suitable dryness and humidity of the soil, and the moisture contained in the air should not be too little or too much.
Therefore, we can pay attention to the matrix soil, observe the dryness and humidity of the soil more, and do not water immediately when the surface of the soil is dry and white, but further observe the health of the geranium branches and leaves. If you find that there are a few aging leaves that are wilted and wrinkled, you can water them immediately.
Of course, if these branches and leaves grow more watery, unlike the state of lack of water, it can be delayed for a period of time. Of course, in terms of fertilizer application, I personally feel that we can directly blend the prepared ternary compound fertilizer or potassium dihydrogen phosphate phosphorus potassium fertilizer into tap water to water the flowers, and water the plants regularly, which can not only effectively avoid fertilizer damage, Moreover, it is more beneficial to the absorption and utilization of plant roots, which can greatly improve the utilization rate of these fertilizers. It can help plants grow healthily and bloom more at the same time, and even effectively ensure that the flowers that bloom are many and beautiful.