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Growing Geraniums Indoors Or
Outdoors
The geranium has long been a favorite plant for both garden beds and
containers. This common geranium is actually a member of the genus
Pelargonium while the wild geranium is a member of the genus Geranium.
Geraniums are extremely versatile, being equally suitable both as indoor
house plants, or grown outdoors.
Both look great in gardens! Both the wild
and common geraniums are suited for outdoor living, but the Regal or
Martha Washington geranium is best kept in containers indoors.
(Add an array of color to your garden
with geraniums.)
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Geranium - Carol
The Geranium Carol, Geranium cinereum 'Carol' (PP14,002), has rich, magenta colored flowers with darker veins and darker colored eyes that bloom from June until August. Carol can be planted in full sun to partial shade. For best results, plant in a dry to average moisture area and make sure the site is well-drained. The Geranium family is well known for its stunning fall colors that include reds, oranges, and yellows. It is a superb plant for cottage gardens, container growing, borders or informal borders in mass plantings. There is an
attraction to bees and butterflies and it is very disease and deer resistant. A great plant for a beginner gardener.
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Geraniums can be grown in planters on the porch, patio or garden. The
ivy type geraniums are great for hanging baskets and window boxes. Make
sure you use a container that is big enough for the plant or it will
wilt (you may need to replant to
prevent wilting as the plant grows).
Use a soil that has enough aeration
- either a commercial made mix or garden soil mixed with peat moss or perlite. Plant in a spot that is protected from strong wind and gets 6
hours sun a day. Make sure you water
it frequently but do not let it sit in water.
The Regal or Martha Washington geranium is not suited for outdoor use
but perfect as an indoor house plant. Put your plant in a sunny window for best
results.
Perfect temperatures for your indoor house plant geranium, are mid 60's
during day time hours, and mid 50's at night. Fertilize once a month in
spring and summer and every 2 months in fall and winter. Water weekly
and use a container that has good drainage.
Some pests you might find making a meal of our geraniums include:
caterpillars aphids whitefly mites slugs
Most of these can be controlled with sprays, the aphids can be
controlled with ladybugs and the slugs can be captured in a shallow dish
of beer.
Also, watch for subterranean termites that tunnel through the
stems of your plant causing it to turn yellow and die. If you suspect
these, treat the soil with special treatment.
Author: Lee Dobbins
About the author:
Lee Dobbins writes for
http://www.geranium-flowers.com where you can find out more about
geraniums.
Visit
http://www.geranium-flowers.com/Geranium-Variety.html for more on
different types of Geraniums for your garden.
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