Ampelnoe geranium - great for decoration of Windows and balconies

Geranium – widely known plants. They gained popularity due to simplicity, beautiful bright flowers and long flowering period. These plants were known in ancient Greece. In Europe they appeared in the XVII-XVIII century and in the twentieth century there have been many different varieties, which differed in shape and color of flowers and leaves. Was also bred ampelnoe geranium. It is distinguished by the long whip-like shoots that create a beautiful waterfall with lush greens and vibrant blossoms of the Corolla. From other species can also be distinguished by the smooth leaves (erect species have pubescent leaf plate).

Ampelnoe geranium consists of more than seventy varieties, and they all have special requirements for care. First of all, it is necessary for them to choose a sufficiently well lit place. Best suited southern window, but the flower will suit the West. On the other ampelnoe geranium may stop flowering and even lose leaves. The temperature should be about 25^OIn summer and not lower than 15^OIn winter. In a warm season plant Requires abundant watering, but does not tolerate stagnant water, so the pot must have good drainage. In summer, the earth must be constantly wet, in the winter it is better to water the plant once in 1-1,5 weeks. Make sure that the leaves fell as little as possible of water – can develop putrefactive processes occur or even more serious diseases. Try to water this plant or in pallet, or at the root – so you can avoid getting moisture on the leaves. Dislikes ampelnoe geranium and sprays, so make these procedures as rarely as possible – the plant will be healthier.

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When choosing a pot not too big. To increase flowering period between the root and the vessel wall must be 2-3 cm. To ground ampelnoe geranium unpretentious. For dressing you can use any complex fertilizer with a high content of potassium. The regularity of the procedure in the summer – once a month in the winter feeding it is better to abstain. To repot this plant once every two years, preferably in spring. In the ground it is better to add a small portion of peat – this will speed up the healing process Plants. If you increase the pot is not necessary, you can just remove the old soil and replace it with a new one.

Ampelnoe geranium is Propagated by seeds and cuttings. The use of the seeds – a laborious and complex process much simpler vegetative reproduction. The sections of the cuttings are dried in the open air during the day, then dip into the coal powder. Prepare the soil mix: take the peat, sand and leaf soil in equal parts, conduct disinfection: pour boiling water and put in the oven for 20-25 minutes. When the ground has cooled, you can start planting. Rooting occurs within a month. Often The plants are planted in the spring, by the summer release of the first flowers.

If you want to make beautiful balcony, the window, the Alpine slide - it will suit you geranium hanging plant. Care it although it has characteristics, but not time-consuming, but the view from these plants very beautiful, flowering period is long, the color is bright. They look very decorative. The flowers are simple or double, pink, red, white, light green walls, with a border or without-all of this geranium hanging plant. Photos of these plants will not leave indifferent any fan of house plants. Choose to your taste and enjoy the beauty!