What to do if geranium in a pot withers and why this happens: first aid and care rules

Geranium is a houseplant familiar to us from childhood. Our grandmothers, knowing about its healing properties, grew on their windowsills. Time passes, now we are happy to decorate our homes with this flower.

Geranium is a picky plant, does not require special conditions.

However, this happens that the flower loses its healthy appearance, begins to fade. But there is nothing to worry about if you find out why this happened and take action in time.

Care Rules

So that your plant does not hurt, it has a beautiful, magnificent appearance, it is important to know and strictly apply the basic conditions for caring for him:

1. Geranium loves bright lighting, about 3 hours a day, it should be in direct sunlight, but no more.
2. In the warm season, it is necessary to maintain the temperature in the room no more than + 25 ° С. In the cold season, the plant is at rest. The optimum temperature for him during this period is + 10-15 ° C.

   If there is no right place for wintering, the flower can be at room temperature, but with additional lighting.

3. When it is summer outside and it is hot to water the flower every day, not allowing the soil to dry. In winter - up to 3 times a month.

   Attention. Do not water the plant with cold water.

4. The plant does not need high humidity. Spraying is not necessary.
5. Every year, a flower requires a transplant. The process is best done in mid-March.

Causes of Leaf Withering

Indoor flowers begin to fade when there is a certain discomfort or lacking any nutrients.

The reasons for this are varied:

1. Lack of light. Geranium is photophilous and when it does not have enough sun, the lower leaves begin to fade.
2. Inappropriate pot. The selected flower pot may not be suitable in size, be rather cramped. At the same time, it is difficult for a flower to grow in it and develop normally.
3. Excess watering, as a result of increased soil moisture. Leaves fade, turn yellow (what to do if leaves turn yellow at geraniums can be found here). This begins the process of decay.
4. Disease. Geranium rarely gets sick. But if this happened, the leaves are first affected, spots of different colors appear (what geranium signals about with spots on the leaves, read in our material). After this, the foliage begins to fade and curl.
5. Inappropriate air parameters. The plant does not tolerate temperature extremes.
6. Dry ground - the result of insufficient watering. The leaves begin to droop, the flowers fade with a lack of water and a lot of sunlight. This is especially true in the heat.
7. Excess Nitrogen Fertilizer. The leaves quickly become lethargic and lifeless.

What to do and how to save the plant?

If this happened, and your favorite flower began to wither, and the leaves wilt - this is a signal for action.

• It is necessary to check whether the pot is suitable for geraniums, whether there is enough space, the roots do not stick out, whether there is drainage in it. If in doubt, it is worth transplanting the plant into a larger container. Do not forget at the same time, use a special primer.
• Try to rearrange the flower on the window, where there is more sunlight. If direct rays fall on it, temporary dimming is required.
• It is important not to flood the plant. The water in the pot should not stand. If this happens, drain excess fluid. When the soil is plentifully moist, rotting processes develop, it is important to prevent this.
• Geranium does not tolerate temperature changes. Do not place it near heating appliances. In winter, the flower is removed from the window sills so that cold air does not get on it. It is advisable to avoid drafts. The plant does not tolerate even slight frosts, but loves fresh air. If, in your opinion, the reason is this, rearrange the geranium in a place convenient for it.
• Do not allow the soil to dry out in a pot. Especially in the summer, the plant must be abundantly watered. If after watering the leaves do not regain their shape, then the reason for wilting is in another.
• In the process of fertilizing geraniums, you must strictly adhere to the instructions on the package. After all, an increase in dosage can adversely affect the flower. In winter, you do not need to fertilize.

How to prevent a problem?

For to prevent the appearance of wilted leaves, all negative factors should be eliminated, re-read the basic rules for the care of geraniums, set up an ordered schedule for watering and feeding the plant. After all, coping with diseases and their consequences is not always easy. Better to prevent this.

When it is right to follow the above instructions, to devote more time to your favorite indoor plant, then geranium will delight with lush, lush foliage and bright flowers for a long time. And the fragrance will calm her and set her up for the positive of all households.

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