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Introduction to the Medicinal Value and Benefits of Geranium
[Historical Clinical Records]It was once used to treat cholera and bone injuries, and also had an exorcism effect. [Benefits]Stops bleeding, constricts blood vessels, asthma, liver detoxification, gallstones, kidney detoxification, kidney stones, diuretic, muscle aches, oily skin, revitalizing aging skin, herpes, pale skin, weight loss, promotes scarring, eczema, burns and sunburn, ringworm, irregular menstruation, breast congestion and inflammation, relieves depression and anxiety, drives away demons, tonic, deodorizing, antibacterial, antiseptic, helps quit smoking and drinking. [Precautions]For some
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Geranium Cultivation Techniques and Care Management Methods
Varieties: Marerick, Orbit, Multibloom, Elite, OrangeApeal series Germination period ---- Preparation stage All geranium varieties can be grown under the same conditions. (Germination) pH: 6.2-6.5 A pH below 6.0 can lead to tipburn and the inability to absorb sodium, iron and magnesium (13-2-13-6Ca-3Mg). Stage 1 The radicle appears within 1-2 days. Appearance characteristics: At the end of Stage 1,
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Geranium Winter Care Methods and Maintenance Tips
Geraniums like warmth and fear cold, so in winter special attention should be paid to cold and frost protection. When growing geraniums in northern regions, the potted plants should be moved indoors when Frost's Descent arrives, placed by a sunny window so they receive sufficient light. If light is insufficient, the plants are prone to leggy growth, which affects flower bud formation, and even flower buds that have already formed may wither due to lack of light. If in the south, the potted plants should also be moved to a wind-sheltered, warm, sunny spot after the Start of Winter, which makes it easier for the potted flowers to get more sun and also helps them avoid wind and cold. Indoor temperatures should be maintained at 15°C to 20
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What are the control methods for crown gall disease in geraniums?
Control of crown gall disease in geraniums: 1. Before planting, find and pull out diseased plants. When necessary, disinfect the stem base of the seedlings by first soaking in 1% copper sulfate for 5 minutes, then transferring to 2% lime water for 1 minute. 2. Choose soil free of crown gall disease as nursery soil and potting soil. For potted plants that develop the disease, replace with disease-free soil. 3. For plants in the early stages of the disease, use a knife to cut away the gall, then apply lime sulfur mixture residue or Bordeaux paste to the wound, or apply methyl-acetic-iodine solution (50 parts methanol, 25 parts glacial acetic acid, 12 parts iodine flakes) to the gall, which can heal the affected area.
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What are the symptoms of crown gall in geraniums?
Symptoms of crown gall in geraniums: it occurs mainly at the root crown, with sporadic cases also on lateral roots. At the affected sites, galls of various sizes and shapes form. They are usually spherical or flattened spheres, and may also join together into irregularly shaped small primary galls, grayish white or flesh-colored, soft in texture, with a smooth surface, later gradually turning brown to dark brown and becoming lignified gall-like growths. The surface of the lignified galls is rough or uneven, and cracked. Affected plants have poorly developed root systems, few fine roots, and slow growth; in severe cases the leaves turn yellow and drop early.
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What are the control methods for geranium brown spot disease?
Control of geranium brown spot disease: 1. Collecting and burning diseased and dead plant tissue is the key to controlling this disease. For potted plants or field beds, waterlogging and damp, shady conditions should be avoided. 2. Before and after the onset of the disease, spray a 50% carbendazim 800 to 1000 times dilution or a potassium permanganate 1500 times dilution, once every 10 days, for 2 to 3 consecutive sprays.
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Improved Cuttage Propagation of "Geranium"
In cuttage propagation of geraniums, because their stems are semi-succulent and contain a lot of water, rot often occurs and affects survival. For this reason, over the past few years the author has made certain improvements in combination with heavy pruning after flowering, so that when cuttings are taken at that time, the survival rate can be markedly increased. The specific method is as follows: select thick, strong branches on the plant, and from the top tip downward, at intervals of every 4 to 6 true leaves, or cut sections 7 to 10 cm long, until reaching the height of the usual heavy pruning of the plant after flowering, and plan in advance to divide them into several cuttings. Then, at a distance of
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Cultivation techniques for new large-flowered geranium varieties
The large-flowered geraniums 'Coral', 'Ice Cave' and 'Scene' have a plant height of 30 to 40 cm, with round and large flower heads, good mass planting effect and few pests and diseases, making them excellent material for landscape applications. Geraniums of this type are all award-winning varieties from European flower trials. Their growth habit favours a cool climate, with a suitable growing temperature of 5°C to 25°C. The plants enter a semi-dormant state during the high-temperature period in summer, and in cold winter regions they can overwinter with only slight protection. They prefer a location with ample light, tolerate dryness and dislike waterlogging, and require a loose growing medium that
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Geraniums are a popular and common potted flower.
Geraniums come from southern Africa and settled in our country over a hundred years ago. They bloom in clusters, full and round, pleasing to the eye, and can adapt to both north and south, found in thousands of households. In hot seasons, place them in a shaded outdoor environment; in cold seasons, enjoy them indoors in bright light. They can bloom on time for "May Day," "National Day," New Year's Day, and Spring Festival, with a very long flowering period. Geraniums are also known as yangxiuqiu and rulahong, and are evergreen subshrubs of the genus Pelargonium in the Geraniaceae family. Young plants are herbaceous, fleshy and juicy; old plants are semi-woody with hollow pith. The whole plant has a distinctive scent.
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How to increase the survival rate when propagating geraniums
Geraniums are mainly propagated by cuttings. To increase the survival rate, you must master the following points: (1) Selection of cuttings. Choose branches that are solid inside and have a small cut surface as cuttings. The specific method is to pinch off the growing tip of the mother plant in advance, and after new side branches emerge, cut the branch from the base of the new side branch, close to the mother branch. (2) Cutting time. Cuttings are generally taken in mid-September. If the cuttings are not newly grown side branches, the cut cuttings must be left to dry for at least a whole day.
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