Geranium is a group of home plants that are valued by flower growers for abundant and beautiful flowering, lackluster care and disease resistance.
There is a wide choice of these colors, which differ not only in appearance, but also in the method of reproduction, peculiarities of care. From the article you will learn more about this flower. See the plant in the photo.
Botanical description and history
Geranium Angel received this name, as one of its varieties participated in the hybridization of geranium. In 1820, for the first time The hybrid of a geranium was found and described, which in the beginning was called the bush. In the process of his selfing, other varieties of domestic plants were obtained, among which was the Angel.
After 10 years, flower grower Arthurs Langley-Smith managed to bring out hybrids of pelargonium and curly geraniums. It is thanks to the latest sort of angel fragrant leaf plate. Initially they were called Langley-Smith hybrids, and only then - angels.
Appearance
The flowers are rounded, and the petals located above are wider than the lower ones, which overlap each other like a fan. Angel flowers look very similar to pansies or violets, and as a result, the plant is called a violaceous-colored geranium. The color of the petals may be as follows:
- mauve;
- white;
- Orange;
- pink with dark dots and mesh rays.
Popular series of varieties and photo hybrids
Angel wings
The appearance of varieties of geraniums in the Angel Wings series is truly royal. Only the flowers are very small, and to obtain hybrids, they used the crossing of a curly geranium with a large-flowered one. Geranium Angel Rings are ampelous plants that form a magnificent crown of small, single-foliage shoots.
A little angel
The Little Angel series is not dwarf plants.Just during the flowering period geranium is very similar to them. And although the growth of the angels is small, the buds here are numerous, small in size. Plant blooms profusely and effectively. Due to the similarity with pansies, the plant is often called Viola.
Deerwood eyes
These Angel Eyes can be attributed to the zone geranium, which grows well in the house, on the balcony and even flowerbed. The series of hybrids to which this variety belongs is the undoubted leader in the number of cultivated geranium species and in popularity. Only now they number about 75,000.
Among the other domestic geranium varieties, zonal is easily recognized by the special color of the leaf plate. Dark areas are clearly visible on a bright green background. Buds of zonal geraniums are simple and double.
Where and how to plant pelargonium?
Seating events are best done in March., following the procedure below:
- Prepare the pot. It must be spacious, otherwise the plant may not bloom.
- The ground for the geranium Angel should be loose and light. It should include river sand and peat. Before planting in the soil to make mineral fertilizers, using a mixture of humus, peat, compost soil and sand: 1: 1: 1: 1.
- Lay a drainage layer on the bottom of the tank.
- Sprinkle with soil and plant the plants. Sprinkle it with the remaining soil, slightly condense and pour water.
Lighting and location
At home, the geranium Angel blooms and develops only under good lighting conditions. Only in this case, the plant will be healthy, and the foliage is juicy. In summer, the flower will pritenyat, protecting from direct sunlight. In winter, the light will be missed, so an additional source and light will be required. In a dark room, the stems will be pulled out, and the leaves will fade.
Soil requirements
Geranium Angel loves to grow on fertile soil. In addition, it should be loose and breathable with a neutral pH. If these requirements are not met, flower development will be slower.
Care
Geranium bushes only seem miniature and fragile, in fact they are strong and hardy plants. In the open ground, abundant flowering is provided both in the shade and in the sun. However, having placed his angel in the shade, the flower growers will receive an ampelous formation of geranium stems, while with sufficient lighting the bush will grow strong and erect on its own. But pottery angels will have to watch over more closely.
Irrigation conditions
In summer, watering should be abundant, and in winter - moderate. If in the summer months the weather is hot, then water the flower every other day or every day. In winter, at a temperature of 16-18 degrees, watering should be carried out 2-3 times a month.
Varieties of Angels are dry, so they are able to accumulate moisture. The gardener will have to ensure that during irrigation the soil is not over-moistened, as this will adversely affect the root system.
During flowering plants should not be sprayed, otherwise it will adversely affect the flowers.
Temperature conditions
In the period of flowering and growth, geranium must be maintained at a temperature of 20-25 degrees. From October to February, the plant begins a period of peacetherefore, it is necessary to provide him with coolness, observing the temperature regime of 12-15 degrees. If the culture in the winter to keep in a warm room, then water it to be in the same mode as in summer, but do not make fertilizer.
Fertilizers and fertilizing
From spring to autumn geranium Angel begins to actively bloom. This is the right time to feed. Do this 2 times a month using liquid formulations. Bring them into a slightly moist soil. Use compounds containing nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus.
To get plenty of greens, you need to stay on top dressing with a high nitrogen content. BUT for abundant flowering in the composition should be potassium and phosphorus. Perfectly suited for this drug Pelargovit. To bring it in that dose and frequency that is designated in the instruction.
Diseases and pests
Geranium Angel rarely gets sick, but in the absence of proper care the following problems are possible:
- Blackleg. It is a fungal disease that affects the base of the stem. Occurs due to excessive soil moisture or contamination. Save the flower does not work, so it is better to get rid of it. You can try to lay pelargonium.
For the prevention of other plants, it is worth buying a new substrate, sterilizing it and not re-moistening with subsequent care. - If the stems began to stretch, and the leaves fall off, then the fault is lack of light. It is necessary to rearrange the flower in a bright room or provide artificial lighting.
- Gray mold. It is a fungal disease that occurs when Botrytis is affected. To save the plant, you need to remove the affected leaves, carry out the treatment with a fungicide, reduce watering, and ventilate the room more often.
- Swelling on the leaves signal about excessive watering of the soil. The florist needs to adjust the frequency and volume of watering.
- Whitefly and aphid. These insects most often attack the geranium Angel. To get rid of them, you must use drugs containing permethrin. Fungicides will help to overcome ticks.
Reproduction at home
The process of breeding geraniums Angel cuttings and seeds.
Seeds
This method of reproduction is the most popular among gardeners, as it allows you to get stronger plants without much difficulty. Procedure:
- For growing seedlings need to prepare a universal substrate, which is better to buy in a specialty store. It contains all the necessary nutritional components.
- Lay the soil in the tank, and then sow the planting material to a depth of 0.5 cm. Seeds should be located with a distance of 20 cm.
- Sprinkle all the soil, pour and install capacity in a warm and illuminated room. Air temperature should be 20-25 degrees Celsius.
Before the first shoots appear, the soil should be carefully watered. Shoots can be seen after 7 days. As soon as the leaves appear, you can carry out a picking by transplanting the plants into separate pots. After 2-3 months, the geranium should bloom.
Cuttings
For this method of reproduction, it is important to choose a healthy stem. Suitable for these purposes is a plant that has not yet blossomed and does not have a large branching.
Procedure:
- In March, cut cuttings that have several nodal connection.
- They should be cut at a 90 degree angle, then laid on gauze and left for 10 hours.
- Plant the cuttings in a universal wetted ground, cover with a cut plastic bottle, making a mini-hothouse.
To prevent rotting of the cuttings, you need to keep them in a room with a temperature regime of 23 degrees of heat. After 3 weeks, the plants will take root, so you can plant them in separate pots, which are 14-17 cm in diameter. In the same year, geranium will bloom profusely and brightly.
Geranium Angel is a beautiful home plantwhich blooms profusely, rarely gets sick and does not require special care. A wide selection of colors will allow you to transform your room and create your mini-garden at home.
