Geranium
Description
An evergreen flowering plant
Blooms most of the year in sunny places
Flowers come in many colors
Red pink white and orange
Very popular as a house plant
Easy to grow and propagate
Long flowering period
Available as upright or trailing types
Leaves and flowers vary in shape
Single or double flowers
Types
Upright geranium
Spreading geranium
Lemon scented geranium
Care
Prefers moderate temperatures
Tolerates cool nights
Winter temperature should not drop too low
Needs direct sunlight
Requires bright light
Water well allowing soil surface to dry
Reduce watering in winter
Prefers dry air
Do not mist the leaves
Fertilize every two weeks in spring and summer
Common problems
Yellow leaves due to lack of water
Rot caused by overwatering
Red leaf edges from low night temperature
Weak growth due to low light
Poor flowering from excessive heat
Propagation
Propagated by cuttings
Propagated by seeds
