Geranium is jokingly called the symbolism of the Soviet era. At that time, almost every window flaunted bright "balls" of pelargonium. Indoor flower was given for a birthday to a woman and family for housewarming. They exchanged processes with each other, collecting different shades. The plant does not lose popularity even now. But not everyone knows how to transplant geranium correctly so that it takes root.
Process features
Pelargonium is unpretentious in care, but it is worth transplanting it, as the plant turns into a real sissy. Due to the resulting stress, the leaves lose turgor and turn yellow. If you approach the process correctly, relocation can be made more or less comfortable.
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What to look for:
- First of all, make sure that the geranium needs a transplant. It’s better not to injure the plant once again.
- It is important to choose the right time for this process, taking into account the biological characteristics of the flower and the stages of vegetation.
- The main conditions for comfortable movement and further cultivation are properly selected container and earthen substrate.
If the soil in the old pot is good, and the root system is not sick, then it is better to transfer the pelargonium to a new container with an earthen lump. This method is considered sparing for plants and allows them to adapt more easily.
Care after landing:
- the plant is immediately cleaned in partial shade to prevent direct exposure to the sun on the flower;
- the transplanted geranium is not watered at the root - water is poured along the side of the pot;
- loosening is carried out carefully and shallow, so as not to harm the roots.
It is better to carefully remove the faded, yellowed leaves so that the plant does not waste strength on them. If the geranium transplant was carried out during flowering, then the buds break off.
Pelargonium transplant
One of the irrigations is recommended to be carried out with a growth stimulator ("Kornevin", "Heteroauxin"). With the right approach to agricultural technology, after 2-3 weeks, the pelargonium will come to life, and the foliage will turn back to a deep green color.
Conditions for a transplant at home
Some gardeners keep pelargonium in the same pot for several years, periodically pinching cuttings from the bush for reproduction. If possible, pelargonium is relocated to summer flower beds for the summer, and then returned to the house.
In any situation, it is important to know how to plant geraniums correctly. The resettlement technique for indoor plants is standard, but it also has its own nuances.
How to plant a flower
Pelargonium transplantation is often used to propagate the flower by divisions, if the adult bush has become too large. The procedure for planting geraniums looks like this:
- the day before the transplant, the plant is abundantly watered, it is easier to extract it from the pot;
Note! In order not to break the bush, the container, clasping with one hand, is turned upside down. With a second brush, they take the trunk at the base and carefully pull the plant from the container.
- freeing geranium from the pot, shake off the roots of the earth and examine the processes;
In the process of relocation
- rotten, injured and overdried roots should be trimmed; the sharp blade of a knife or scissors is then disinfected in an alcohol solution or above a flame;
- the bush is divided into several parts so that on each divide there is a site with healthy recovery buds;
- drainage (gravel, crushed stone, crushed ceramics, brick chips, foam spools or expanded clay) is laid in prepared pots with a layer of 1-2 cm;
- pour a little soil and plant new bushes;
- moistened earth is added to the space between the plant and the walls of the pot and slightly compacted.
Do not fill the container with earth to the brim. It is necessary to leave small sides of a centimeter 2. This will prevent water from flowing out of the pot when watering.
The first irrigation of the substrate is carried out on the 4th day. Excess moisture adversely affects the adaptation of pelargonium.
If you do not plan to divide the plant, then a small adjustment is made to the algorithm, how to transplant geraniums at home, step by step. The earth is not removed from the roots - the bush is transferred to a new container, together with a lump, directly onto the drainage layer.
The first week the transplanted plant is kept in partial shade. Then the flower should be returned to a permanent place - geranium does not like to change window sills.
Transplant Dates
For planting geraniums choose the most suitable time. Best plants tolerate the procedure in the spring (March - the first decade of April). After winter dormancy, the flowers actively increase their green mass.
Important! If there was no need for a spring transplant, and it arose later, then it is worth waiting for the fall. In the heat of pelargonium, stress is harder to deal with.
Sometimes there are emergency situations when they do not look at the time of year:
- geranium wilts due to illness;
- mold appeared on the ground and on the sides of the pot;
- the roots are bare.
In the latter case, some gardeners add fresh soil to the pot. But this is not worth doing - the roots that climbed out signal that the plant is cramped. For this reason, the bush sometimes does not give color.
Plant needs resuscitation
When mold and flower disease appear, it will be necessary to change not only the capacity, but also the soil.
Experienced gardeners planting work tied to the lunar calendar. Plants are sensitive to the influence of the night luminary. Choosing the right transplant day will provide easy and quick rooting.
Agricultural technology relocating to another pot
When deciding how to transplant geraniums, pay attention to every moment. The choice of suitable soil, the size of the new tank and the material from which it is made depends on how well the transplant will take place.
Soil selection
Pelargonium requires a light, loose soil saturated with useful trace elements. Of the substrates offered in the store, soil for begonias is best suited. Summer residents can use fertile soil from under the trees of their own garden, diluting it with sand.
Home growers recommend making such a batch:
- 1 part of sand from the river;
- 2 parts of sod land and humus.
Sand is better to take a large fraction, this will provide the necessary friability of the soil. You can mix it with a small amount of peat or completely replace it with vermiculite.
Pot size and material
Choosing a container for geraniums, take into account the size of the bush. The diameter of the container should be only a couple of centimeters wider than the dimensions of the rhizome.
Note! In a spacious pot, pelargonium, if it takes root, will not bloom for sure. The plant will direct all forces to the development of roots.
When dividing the bush, it is recommended to take containers with a diameter of 10-12 cm and a height of not more than 15 cm for layering with one root. In the future, when changing the pot, the new capacity should be 1.5-2 cm larger than the previous one.
As for the material of the pot, the geranium feels more comfortable in ceramics uncovered with glaze. In a plastic container, despite drainage holes, irrigation water may stagnate. While the ceramic walls absorb the excess.
Is it possible to transplant blooming geranium
Flowering requires a lot of strength from the plant. Therefore, it is worth once again thinking about whether it is possible to transplant blooming geraniums. Not every pelargonium in this period is able to cope with stress. If there is no urgency, then the plant should be left alone and wait until the inflorescences are wilted. After 7-10 days, they begin to transplant.
Relocation of Blooming Geraniums
When it is necessary to take emergency measures to improve the bush (or a pot has broken), the blooming geranium is moved to a new container, following the algorithm described above. But the inflorescences will have to be cut immediately so that they do not interfere with adaptation. So in the current season, collecting seeds for reproduction will not work.
Transplantation as a way of rejuvenation
Young geranium can be kept for 3-4 years in one container. Then the bush becomes not only crowded, it begins to lose shape. In this case, transplantation will be a great way to ennoble and rejuvenate pelargonium.
How to rejuvenate geranium
| Option | Features |
| Shoot pruning | In mid-spring, shoots on the bush are shortened, leaving columns with 5 growth points. As a result, the plant will give lateral shoots, and the geranium will acquire a beautiful crown. In the future, a large number of lush buds will appear. |
| Bush division | The method of rejuvenation is based on the technique of transplanting geraniums, described in the subsection "How to plant a flower" |
| Seminal* | This option is rarely used - it is longer and troublesome. First you need to get a seed from pelargonium in order to grow a new plant from it |
Bush rejuvenation
* Not every variety of geranium propagates in a similar way. Even if a breeding hybrid produces seeds, they are not gene
Planting geranium cuttings in a pot
Cuttings are one of the types of propagation of indoor plants. Sometimes this is the only way to transplant a diseased flower in which the root system is affected by rot.
Novice farmers are worried about how to plant geranium in the ground, if it does not have roots, whether it will take root. If the procedure is carried out in the spring, when the plant’s body is active, then a stalk stuck in fertile soil can easily take root. Although for fidelity it is recommended to pre-root the shoot in one of the ways.
Options for rooting geraniums
| Way | Features |
|---|---|
| In the wet sand | · Coarse river sand is poured into a small container and moistened (but not poured with water). The cuttings are buried a little and do not cover. Periodically, sand is watered with a small amount of water, trying to ensure that the liquid does not get on the leaves and stem; · If you use a plastic cup, you can see when the roots appear on the shoot. Letting them grow for 2 weeks, the seedling is moved to a permanent pot |
| In water | A settled warm liquid is poured into a glass container into which the cuttings are placed. To root actively, add a growth stimulator (3 ml per 1 liter of liquid) or a couple of succinic acid tablets. Water needs to be changed every 3 days |
Rooting in the ground
When deciding which method of rooting cuttings to choose, take into account the type of pelargonium. So, zoned geranium well lets roots in the water, and fragrant prefers soil. The royal look is also better rooted in the soil. But, compared with the ivy pelargonium, this variety will need not 2 weeks, but a whole month.
Harvesting cuttings
Before planting geranium on rooting, it is necessary to produce the correct harvesting of shoots. In the process follow these recommendations:
- on the bush choose branches 5-7 cm long, bearing on themselves at least 2 leaves;
- clipping is done with a sharp knife at a right angle to the shoot;
- cuttings are allowed to lie for 2 hours, so that the slices dry out;
- then the site of the injury is sprinkled with activated powdered charcoal (for the prevention of decay).
Harvesting cuttings
The next step is to root one of the described methods. Until the cuttings take root, the container is kept away from bright sunlight at a temperature not lower than + 20 ° С.
Follow-up care
As soon as fresh roots on the cuttings get stronger, seedlings are placed in flower pots (as described above). The roots of the shoots are still weak, so it is more difficult to adapt to them. The main care comes down to the following points:
- the plant is transported closer to the light, but provides a diffuse stream;
- pelargonium is not watered often - as the soil dries;
- the room maintains an air temperature of about + 23-25 ° C;
- if necessary, open the window and ventilate the room to exclude drafts;
- the first 2 months they do not fertilize under the seedlings - geraniums lack enough minerals from a fresh substrate.
When new leaves appear on the seedling, pinch the top. This will prevent the pelargonium from reaching upward and will stimulate it to bushiness. Taking into account all the recommendations described, it is not difficult to grow geraniums at home.
