Description
Spread fragrance and joy in your home by growing an excellent and iconic fragrant geranium flower.
| Sr | Item name |
| 1 | Geranium (Any Color) - Plant |
| 2 | 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
The geranium plant belongs to the Geraniaceae family. Geranium is a small flowering shrub. These are grown for their clusters of brilliantly colored flowe The flowers can be single or double, and have five petals positioned regularly around the center. Stem is succulent, erect and branched. Leaves are reniform.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 14 inch (35.5 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 6 inch (15 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Zonal geranium, garden geranium, malva malvon,Pelargonium hortorum, geraniums, cranesbills |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 60 centimeters |
| Flower Colour | Any color. |
| Bloom Time | Spring to fall. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy. |
Planting and care
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Sunlight
3-6 hrs of sunlight ideal for flowering and plant can grow well in natural indirect bright light for rest of the day.SoilThe soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content.WateringPoke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.Apply 3 cup (Approx. 150 ml) water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.Do not overwater the plant.As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.Application of FertilizerBefore the application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.During the main growing season (Feb to May, July to Sep) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.Plant ProtectionRemove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.DontsDo not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.Geranium care
Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.Water when top soil (1-2inches) feels dry to touch.Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it. | Sunlight | At least 3-6 hrs of direct sunlight and indirect bright light for the rest of the day. |
| Watering | Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. |
| Soil | The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant. |
| Temperature | 18.3 to 23.8-degree celsius |
| Fertilizer | During the main growing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer. |
Geranium special feature
Beautiful eye-catching flowe
Geranium uses
Ornamental Use:
- It is used for mass planting and hanging basket
