It is difficult to find such a florist, on the windowsill which would not have geraniums . This plant is very diverse and has many species that differ in color buds, foliage, and even odor. But they are all united by one need - the need for regular feeding, and the flower grower needs to know what to feed his geranium in the winter.
Especially important is the fertilization of geraniums in winter, when the intensity and duration of natural light decreases, and with it the temperature of the surrounding air. Of course, in the summer, the plant also needs nutrients, but in order to achieve a violent and long flowering from the bush, one should not forget about it in the winter.
What to fertilize geranium in the home in winter?
Often, especially in novice florists, there is a problem - geranium, which bloomed luxuriantly in the summer, completely ceased to please the bloom with the onset of cold weather. The reason for this may be various problems, but the main one is the increased need for microelements and nutrients.
There are special means, those that need to feed geranium, so that it blossoms all year round. It is potassium-phosphorus fertilizers, which are added to the water twice a month.
In addition, to increase the duration of flowering geraniums in winter use plant stimulants - heteroauxin or glucose solution. They can be used once a week, that is, four times a month.
It is very responsive geranium for the addition of a small amount of iodine in its "diet". It is enough only one drop, dissolved in a liter of warm water. In addition to these products, there is a complex fertilizer, designed specifically for geranium.
All of the above methods are applied at a small interval or use only a remedy for this group of plants, so that there is no overdose, which can cause an undesirable effect - yellowing of the foliage.