Pelargonium is not in vain called royal. This is really a luxurious plant, pleasing to the eye with elegant flowers of variegated shades and lush green foliage. In addition, it is extremely useful, because it produces a special aroma that has a calming effect on the nervous system, relaxes, helps get rid of gloomy thoughts, bouts of depression, and gives a deep, invigorating sleep. Essential oils of the flower perfectly clean the air of germs and viruses. In a word, settling on your windowsills, a wonderful plant creates a healthy microclimate in the family in the literal and figurative sense.
Landing and care
What measures should be taken to feel royal pelargonium comfortable ? Home care for her is quite simple. The birthplace of the flower is Africa, southern regions. Therefore, it is warm and photophilous. Quite easily tolerates direct sunlight. Therefore, the plant is comfortable both on the eastern side of the rooms, and on the western and southern. This must be taken into account when arranging flowerpots. Indeed, on the north side, royal pelargonium will feel less comfortable . Home care should be brought closer to natural. It is especially important that the plant does not hurt during the period of active growth - from mid-spring until the end of the fine days of autumn. Although if you care for the flowerpot competently, it will bloom almost constantly. Such an amazing property is inherent in all varieties of pelargonium, and in this they are similar to another indoor pet - geranium. By the way, many people believe that the royal pelargonium also refers to the geraniums , the care at home for it is also almost identical. Bushes must be sprayed with water at room temperature if the weather is particularly hot. If the leaves have faded, and this also happens, they should be carefully trimmed, leaving a small stalk so that a new sprout can appear from there. Lack of light and excess of moisture - both of them are very afraid of the royal pelargonium.
Home care should focus on these factors. In low light, a compact, rounded-shaped bush takes on a sloppy appearance. The leaves on the cuttings begin to stretch disproportionately, the trunk grows hypertrophically, the color of the leaves and flowers turns pale. Such pelargonium can no longer be called royal - rather, we are dead. And with excessive watering, the plant begins to hurt, the roots rot, the leaves turn yellow and fall off. From late autumn (mid-November) to mid-February, the royal pelargonium at home “retires” - its growth is suspended. Then the optimal mode for it is +10 degrees, watering is very rare. And in February, put the flowerpot back on its rightful place and admire the exotic beauty from the heart! The flower propagates by cuttings - just put it in water, after 2-3 weeks, the roots will already be of sufficient length to plant them in the soil.
The royal pelargonium flower, until it reaches adulthood, should be transplanted into a pot every spring a little more than the previous one. Too big does not fit her, keep in mind! After all, the root system should entangle the entire earthen lump in the pot. Top dressing is superphosphate, but 3 months after transplanting, not earlier! But specialists in flower growers do not recommend fertilizing with fresh organic matter, pelargonium simply does not tolerate it.
Take care of the pelargonium, and she will answer you with her royal beauty!