Pelargonium or house geranium is one of the most popular houseplants in Ukraine. It is unpretentious, blooms for a long time and easily tolerates heat. But many housewives face a problem: the leaves turn yellow, the buds fall off, and the plant itself looks weak and sluggish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Internet often recommends \u201cmagic\u201d supplements that supposedly instantly revive a flower. In fact, the secret to lush flowering is much simpler – proper care, moderate watering, and a few affordable home remedies that can really support\u00a0the plant\u00a0\ud83c\udf3f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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One of the popular homemade recipes is starch dressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This solution is used to water the plant under the root in a small amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udccc It is important to understand: starch is not a complete fertilizer. It does not replace mineral top dressing, but it can partially improve the soil microflora and serve as an additional source of organic matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That’s why after such watering, the plant sometimes really looks fresher and greener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This works especially well in the spring, when geraniums emerge from winter dormancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another popular home remedy is an infusion of bay leaves with cinnamon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The recipe is simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This infusion can be used to:
\u2714 water the soil
\u2714 lightly spray the leaves<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cinnamon has mild natural antiseptic properties, and bay leaves contain essential oils, which is why this solution can sometimes help reduce midges or unpleasant odors in a flowerpot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But it’s important not to overdo it: using homemade infusions too frequently can harm the roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many gardeners are looking for a “super remedy,” although the real problem is often something else – improper watering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u274c Geranium does not like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the soil does not dry out, the roots begin to rot and the leaves turn yellow even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Water moderately – only after the top layer of soil dries out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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To keep geraniums lush and constantly producing new buds, they need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2714 lots of light
\u2714 warm place
\u2714 regular pruning of dried flowers
\u2714 light soil with drainage
\u2714 feeding every 2\u20133 weeks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During active flowering, the plant expends a lot of energy. If it lacks nutrients or moisture, the buds begin to fall off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That is why even simple care often gives better results than expensive drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is another trick that not everyone knows about: geraniums love cramped pots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the pot is too large, the plant will start to grow roots and leaves, not flowers. Therefore, for abundant flowering, it is better to choose a compact pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is also worth regularly removing dry leaves and pinching the tops – this stimulates the appearance of new shoots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Homemade fertilizers with starch, bay leaves, or cinnamon can be a good addition to geranium care, but the main secret to a healthy plant is proper watering, light, and moderate fertilization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udccc The most important thing is not to overfill the pot and give the plant enough sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n