Looking to propagate your own geraniums at home without any cost? It’s easier than you think! With a few simple materials and steps, you can start with a small cutting and soon have a house full of vibrant colors. And if you’re keen on nurturing your geraniums naturally and effectively to beautify your balcony, we’ve got you covered! You don’t need to buy new plants; you can multiply what you already have at home. Here are some unbeatable natural tips for fertilizing and growing your geraniums, along with a DIY guide for propagation.
Homemade Geranium Fertilizer
Ingredients:
3 drops of castor oil
1/2 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide
1 liter of water
Preparation:
Mix all ingredients together and apply the solution directly to the soil. This will make your geraniums lush and vibrant!
Materials for Geranium Propagation:
Activated charcoal
Geranium cutting
Recycled glass jar
Twine or string
Universal potting soil
Perlite
Old jam jar
Propagation Steps:
Start with a geranium cutting. Using a disinfected pair of scissors, trim the leaves, leaving only a few at the top.
Prepare a bowl of crumbled activated charcoal and dip the live end of the cutting into it. This acts as a natural rooting hormone.
Take an old jam jar and fill it halfway with water.
Take a recycled paper cup and make a hole at the bottom.
Thread a string through the hole, tying it securely, with the longer part hanging outside the cup.
Fill the cup with a mixture of potting soil and perlite.
Place the cup into the jar so that the string touches the water.
Wait a few weeks for the cutting to root – it usually takes around 20 days.
Once rooted, the geranium is ready to be transplanted into a new pot.
By following these straightforward steps, you can easily multiply your geraniums at home. Not only is this method cost-effective, but it’s also a natural and fulfilling way to enhance your living space with beautiful blooms. For a visual guide to this process, don’t forget to check out our video!