The main reasons why pelargonium does not bloom at home

The main advantage of pelargonium is, of course, their flowers. The color scheme ranges from light pink tones to dark red. Petals of different shapes, different sizes and different textures.

Flowers in the house always have a beneficial effect not only on the cozy atmosphere, but also on the appearance of the interior. The bloom itself has a special charm. But it often happens that pelargonium does not bloom. What are the reasons?

What it is?

ATTENTION: This is a beautiful houseplant, which is known for its unpretentious character. Moreover, it is very useful. Its magical leaves are able to purify the air of harmful microorganisms.

You can read about other useful and medicinal properties of pelargonium in this article.

Refers to semi-shrub, but there are grassy species. Stems are straight, and are branched and creeping. The structure of the leaves also varies from simple to palmately dissected. Flowers grow umbrellas. Today pelargonium has about 400 species of brothersspread all over the world. It grows quickly - up to 30 cm in 12 months.

Features

As noted above, pelargonium blooms with inflorescences similar to umbrellas. Umbrellas come in simple and complex shapes. Flowers are white, pink, purple, red. Different shades. There are colorful flowers with combined shades. Hybrid varieties are distinguished by noble velvet. Their flowers look expensive and dignified.

Flowering is the highest stage of plant development, which suggests the beginning of the process of procreation. For flowering, the plant needs the maximum amount of strength in order to be able to produce buds, feed the flower during the flowering period, and bring the fruits with seeds to maturity. Due to the loss of appearance, flower growers immediately cut off inflorescences that have lost their appearance. However, if they are left for breeding purposes, you can see the above-described cycle to the final. You will learn how to propagate pelargonium seeds at home in another article.

Rest period

As a general rule, pelargonium blooms from late spring to early fall. It turns out that in the classic version, its flowering period is about 5 months. However, some gardeners achieve longer flowering. They argue that pelargonium can bloom year-round, with the exception of the winter period. The winter months are very important for pelargonium, since it is during this period that the plant rests and gathers strength for the next abundant flowering.

Favorable conditions

In order for the pelargonium to bloom and you can observe the bright flowers on the windowsills, it is necessary to provide the necessary level of light, humidity and temperature. Also, soil and air quality are important. The light should be bright but shaded. In the summer, you can shade the window, or choose a window through which direct sunlight does not fall. Watering should be given no less attention. This flower is not a supporter of high humidity..

With waterlogging of the earth, the roots are rotting. Spraying foliage is not recommended. Watering in the summer you need about 3 times a week. If it is very hot, you can water it every day, but hydration should not be very plentiful. In winter, you need to water once every ten days. Air temperature depends on the season.

In the summer, it should be around 25 degrees Celsius. In winter - around 12 degrees Celsius. Low temperature in winter ensures the plant is at restwhich is very important for him. During this period, forces accumulate for the nucleation of buds. The soil does not differ in any features.

For home-made soil you need to take:

• 2 parts of peat;
• 2 parts of garden soil and 1 part of coarse sand.

You can also take:

• 2 parts of turf land;
• 2 parts - humus;
• 2 parts - peat;
• 1 part of sand.

pH should be 6.0-6.5. Good drainage required. Otherwise, the processes of decay are inevitable.

IMPORTANT: If the earth is too enriched, then bloom is also not visible. Only bush and roots will grow. The plant needs fresh air. In the summer, it is possible to take the pots out into the street in a shady place.

You can learn to grow this flower in the garden in a separate material, and how to choose the right soil and pot for pelargonium, read here.

Basic care

1. How to make a plant bloom? In addition to providing the above conditions, for successful flowering, you need to fertilize the plant. Fertilizer should be carried out every two weeks during the flowering period.

   In winter, feeding is prohibited. It will only harm the plant, which intends to rest. All about how and what you can feed pelargonium, you can read here.

2. It is important to cut and pinch. After winter, pelargonium is greatly extended. This is due to reduced daylight hours and dimmer lighting. She needs a strong pruning in the spring (one third or half) to stimulate flowering. In autumn, particularly weak shoots should be removed; pinching of shoots is also necessary to enhance bushiness. Pinching is stopped 5-6 weeks before the planned flowering.

   Old flowers should be regularly removed to stimulate the development of new ones.

3. Do not pelargonium drafts. Sudden changes in temperature very badly affect the condition of the flower.
4. Monitor the state of the plant. If you notice twisting of leaves, their falling, discoloration, as well as white or black plaque on the soil, then the plant is affected. It can be insects or diseases. In any case, timely and correct diagnosis with subsequent treatment will allow you to save your pet. You can also find out why pelargonium leaves may turn yellow here, and we wrote about the main reasons for their redness here.

Pelargonium does not like a change of scenery. By rearranging it to another window sill or changing its premises drastically, it can languish for a long time, and if it does not go over the adaptation, it can die.

You will find all the rules for growing and caring for this beauty in this material.

The reasons for the lack of a “colored crown”

Why Pelargonium May Not Bloom? Despite the unpretentious nature of the plant, there are many reasons for the lack of flowers. So, our beauty may not bloom in the following cases.

• The plant is planted in a large pot. When the root system is given a lot of space, the plant actively develops roots and foliage. There are practically no colors. Ideal pot parameters for one young flower are: diameter 14 cm, height 15 cm.
• Very high light with direct sunlight. Sun rays are very harmful to geraniums. Burns appear on the leaves, then they dry and fall off. Without healthy leaves, a plant will never bloom.
• Excess moisture. As we wrote above, pelargonium should not be watered too often!
• Poor land composition and lack of proper nutrition. A plant needs a lot of strength for flowering. If there are no necessary elements in the earth, then you will not see beautiful flowers (how to choose soil and a pot for pelargonium?).
• Incorrect feeding. For flowering, you need to choose fertilizers containing potassium. If fertilized with phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizers, only foliage will grow. Read about fertilizers here.
• Lack of pruning and pinching. Although radical measures, they are very effective. They are a good leverage on the flowering of our plants.
• Pests and diseases. Despite the fact that pelargonium repels many insects with its smell, it is still afraid of some pests.
• Out of season temperature conditions. You can not allow both overheating and hypothermia of the plant.

Tips for keeping the plant at home

What if pelargonium gives only foliage? To ensure a beautiful colored crown at the top of the pelargonium, it is necessary to observe the basic rules for caring for it at home. So, the following is highly recommended for housewives:

1. You need to plant a flower in a pot a little larger than the root system.
2. The pot needs to be placed in a bright place. But, it must be shaded.
3. Watering should be moderate. In the summer - as the top layer dries up. In winter - about once every 10 days.
4. Fertilize the flower with potassium-containing preparations. You need to fertilize the entire flowering period. In winter, top dressing must be stopped.
5. Be sure to prune in the spring. After the inflorescences have faded, pluck.
6. Transplanting plays a large role in the viability of buds. Despite fertilizers, the soil is depleted over time. It needs to be changed. Therefore, once every two years, in the spring, geraniums must be transplanted. You can find out how to do it right here.
7. Experienced flower growers noticed that if indoor pelargonium refuses to bloom, then replanting it in the open ground or taking it to the balcony in the summer in its own pot, the buds will soon appear. This phenomenon is explained by the fact that natural light and fresh air have a good effect on our bush.
8. If you water the pelargonium every week with iodine water, then after 4 weeks the first flowers will appear. Iodine should be taken at the rate of one drop per liter of water.

You can find important information on caring for this flower at home in this article.

Conclusion

With the help of pelargonium, you can give a lively touch to any gray room. In addition, beautiful colors are always a balm for the soul of the grower. Try to follow the rules described above and you will admire beautiful flowers for the maximum amount of time.