All about whether it is possible to transplant blooming geraniums, when and how to do it

You bought a new beautiful pot, there was time and mood in order to finally transplant your beautiful geranium. But how to choose the right time for these manipulations?

And is it possible to transplant a plant during the period of active flowering? What threatens this flowering geranium with this procedure if it is performed inopportune? In this article, we detail the timing and characteristics of transplanting room geranium into a pot.

Briefly about the plant

ATTENTION: The name of this plant comes from the Greek language, in translation - crane. It came from the similarity of geranium fruits with the beak of this bird. The plant received similar names in other languages, for example, a crane in Russia. The plant is very diverse, but we know how indoor or garden flower.

Geranium acquired a beautiful appearance through the efforts of the English breeder George Tradescan. Even then, its healing properties were known: an ointment with geranium juice eliminated lice, and drops in the nose helped to cope with a cold. Even Peter the Great himself cured the ingrown nail, which caused him a lot of suffering, with the help of this plant.

For a long time, geranium has been pleased with its lush flowering gardeners. It is quite undemanding to care (more about how to care for geraniums in order to avoid various problems in cultivation, we wrote here). In addition, it purifies the air, thanks to the special substances phytoncides.

Features of flowering time

Before blooming, any plant generates strength for this task. It accumulates all the necessary nutrients, strengthens its root system. Flowering is one of the stages of plant propagation, very important and time-consuming. The longer this process, the more forces a flower needs. In nature, many lushly flowering plants die after they give seeds. They spent all their strength on giving a new life.

First, the kidneys are laid, within which the reproductive organs of the plant develop. Then the flower blooms, after a while pollination takes place, and seeds are formed, or fruits with seeds. In each small seed, the maximum amount of nutrients is laid, for its further germination.

The flowering period can be compared with a person’s youth, when much changes, and metabolic processes occur at a frantic speed. Geranium blooms from the onset of the first spring days until winter. There are varieties that bloom constantly. That is why with geraniums, the question often arises of transplanting during the flowering period.

So is it worth it to transplant?

Is it possible to transplant geranium during flowering? You can transplant geraniums at any time, but ...:

1. In winter, at rest, all metabolic processes are slowed down, so the plant recovers for a very long time. Less often, but, nevertheless, it may not take root.
2. During the period of active flowering, as already mentioned, a lot of effort goes into the formation of flowers. In addition, there is an active sap flow. Transplanting at this time can lead to dropping flowers and a long recovery. A young immature plant may die, but this is unlikely.
3. In the fall, when the flowering is in decline, the flower is depleted, but it may well endure the transplant.
4. The most favorable time is the end of winter - the beginning of spring, before laying flower buds. The plant in this period has already woken up from hibernation, and is in the most robust condition.

Can this be done after purchase?

Can I transplant after purchase? As a person familiar with store flowers firsthand, I will tell you unequivocally - no. The plant was transplanted in the nursery, then it survived, possibly several transportations, a stay at the transshipment bases and warehouses. The penultimate stage was the store where you bought it. And finally, your home.

Geranium, as a rule, also blooming, received a huge dose of stress. Transplanting a flower immediately after purchase would be an unforgivable mistake. A period of rest is necessary, during which geranium adapts to new conditions.

Very often, flowers bought at a store die after flowering. During this period, a very careful attitude to them is required: you need to monitor the temperature, humidity of the air and soil, protect to the maximum from any external influences.

Indications

If you still decide to transplant during the flowering period, there must be objective reasons for this:

• The roots occupied the entire pot, there was practically no soil left. You can see the roots sticking out of the holes in the bottom of the tank. In this case, a plant with a lump is easily removed.
• For some reason, the flower was flooded with water, and this threatens his life.
• The flower does not grow, blooms poorly, has a weakened appearance, few leaves in the lower part of the stem, despite the care and feeding.
• The plant has undergone some kind of disease, which infected the soil.

A common mistake of beginning gardeners is transplanting into too large a capacity. Before the plant takes up this space, it will not begin to bloom fully. It’s worth replanting only when the roots have occupied the entire volume of the earth coma. In a container with a large diameter for a couple of centimeters.

Step-by-step instruction

The first thing to do is to fully read the instructions and prepare everything you need. Next, perform the following steps:

1. The pot should not only be clean, after another plant it must be disinfected with a chlorine-containing solution.
2. Holes should be made at the bottom if they are not. In the future, they can be used for the most favorable pan watering.
3. Drainage is laid at the bottom: vermiculite, pebbles, crumb brick, etc. Layer 2-3 cm.
4. We carefully take out the plant with an earthen lump. You do not need to pull the stem, you need to carefully turn it over and put a lump in your hand. The plant needs to be shed well several hours before surgery. Better in the evening, and transplant in the morning.
5. Check the roots. If there is rot, then cut off these areas with scissors.
6. We place the geranium in a new place, densely filling the voids with fresh soil. Add a little top layer.
7. We make watering and put our beauty in a dark corner for several days.
8. After 7-8 days, you need to place the pot of geraniums in a well-lit place.

IMPORTANT: After transshipment, the flower can be fed no earlier than 2 months later.

The soil

It’s important to choose the right ground to fill the pot.. From ready-made store mixes, soil for begonias is suitable. You can prepare the soil mixture yourself in the following proportions:

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

Soil prepared on its own is best treated with a potassium permanganate solution, or steamed in an oven to avoid fungal infections.

Further Care Tips

Consider the actions that can and cannot be performed after transshipment:

1. You can not immediately put the plant in a place lit by the sun.
2. Do not fertilize in the first 2 months.
3. Drafts should be avoided.
4. Conduct moderate watering. Better through the pallet. The soil should not dry out, but it should not be flooded either.
5. Do not water with cold water; roots may rot.
6. It is necessary to ensure a normal temperature regime without sudden changes. Normal room temperature from 18 to 25 degrees is quite acceptable.
7. Sometimes at normal air temperature, the soil itself may be cold. This happens on cold window sills. This also needs to be monitored.
8. You can not put the flower in places with dry air, that is, near heating radiators.

If something went wrong

Suddenly, after the flower was in a new place, the leaves wither, the flowers fall, and in general the plant withers. What to do? Most likely, these are consequences of stress. Either your pet turned out to be too sensitive, or you did something wrong. Therefore, you need to give the plant time in order to recover. However you should carefully examine the geranium for infection with diseases and pests.

TIP: In any case, you can play it safe and root the geranium stalk. It is better to do this during a transplant. Cuttings are easily rooted in light moist soil, but you can pre-put them in water until the roots appear. Then you will have in stock a young healthy plant of geraniums.

For more details about why geranium does not bloom, as well as what to do in this case, find out in our article.

Conclusion

Geranium - a fairly strong and unpretentious plant. Sometimes it is able to live and bloom for years without fertilizing and transplanting.

There is nothing supernatural in moving it to a new pot, and even a beginner grower can handle it. However, competent care and attentive attitude will help to avoid the risk of losing this living decoration of your home. Now you know whether it is possible to transplant blooming geraniums.

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