Pelargonium PAC Salmon Komtess

Content:

Pelargonium PAC Salmon Komtess - what is this hybrid variety
- Brief description and history of origin
- Medicinal properties
Pelargonium cultivation PAK Salmon Comtesse
Features of flowering plants
- A period of activity and rest
- Types and shape of flowers
Flower reproduction methods
- Cuttings
- Seeds
Growing problems, diseases and pests
- How to deal with them

Pelargonium PAC Salmon Komtess is a representative of a crop that can be grown indoors and outdoors. Bright flowers are widely used for decoration and landscaping.

Pelargonium PAC Salmon Komtess - what is this hybrid variety

Flowers arrived from South Africa to European countries along with seafarers in the 16th century. Breeders carried out work on improvement, as a result of which unpretentious varieties of the Geraniev family were obtained.

What does pelargonium PAC Salmon Komtess look like?

Brief description and history of origin

Pelargonium Pak Salmon Comtesse belongs to the hybrids obtained in the German nursery PAC Elsner. He specializes in growing plants suitable for landscaping apartments, houses and streets. Their specimens are distinguished by increased resistance to adverse conditions and beauty.

The description contains the following information:

the average size of a bush is from 25 to 35 cm;
the bushes are harmoniously folded, without excessive stretching;
foliage of a dark green hue;
Terry flowers are large in size with a pale pink color, they are collected in inflorescences-umbrellas, located on vertical peduncles.

In the summer months, Salmon pelargonium grows quietly in the open field, it is not afraid of a cold snap to −7 ° С.

For your information! Frost-resistant varieties are more commonly used in landscaping.

Medicinal properties

Pelargonium Priory Salmon has the ability to improve indoor climate. Due to the phytoncides included in the composition, the plant eliminates harmful bacteria, purifying the air.

Important! The main action of the active ingredients is considered to be the antiviral and antibacterial spectrum. They are able to cope with staphylococcal infections that cause serious illness.

Pelargonium Queen purifies the air in the room where it grows

Pelargonium cultivation PAK Salmon Comtesse

The plant is unpretentious and does not require complex procedures. Violation of the rules of standard flower care can lead to the development of diseases and pest attacks.

Illumination and temperature conditions

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Pelargonium Salmon Comtesse requires a sunny location, preference is given to the south and southeast direction. In all other cases, additional illumination is required.

In the summer months, the temperature in the room should not rise above 25 ° C, in winter it is better to keep it in the range from 15 ° C to 18 ° C. Drafts should also be avoided.

Important! Bushes must be shaded from direct sunlight to avoid burns on the foliage.

Watering rules and humidity

Zonal pelargonium does not like excess water and calmly tolerates drought. Flowers are watered as the earthen coma dries, but no more than twice a week. Moistening the soil is carried out when the soil dries up on one phalanx of the finger.

Note! Room humidity should be standard. Additional spraying of the flower is necessary in extremely hot and dry summers.

Top dressing and soil quality

Pelargonium Salmon Komtess prefers breathable, loose earth. The soil should be slightly acidic and moderately nutritious.Ready-made soil mixtures for Geranievs are bought in flower shops, they must contain:

peat with sand and leafy soil;
humus with agroperlite.

For feeding, use liquid solutions (1-2 times a month) or dry granular fertilizers with long-term action. In the latter case, the regular enrichment of the soil with useful substances is carried out as they dissolve. Important elements for the normal growth and development of flowers include magnesium with zinc, iron with iodine.

During the laying of buds, the plant is fed with potassium-phosphorus mixtures.

Important! Nitrogen fertilizers can be applied prior to flower formation. Later, their introduction will lead to a stop in development and fall of the petals.

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Flower container size

Pelargonium Comtess requirements for pots:

the size is not less than 2 liters, otherwise the root system will be pressed against the walls, the buds on the plant will begin to dry and the leaves will fall off;
the containers must have drainage holes to prevent moisture stagnation.

Pruning and replanting

Pelargonium PAC Salmon requires pinching of young shoots. The procedure helps to give it the desired shape, grow lush and beautiful. A transplant for young plants is needed annually with a gradual increase in the size of the box, adult crops are transferred to other containers as the root system grows.

Features of flowering plants

The variety is distinguished by long and abundant flowering. The flowers resemble tulips; from 8 to 10 buds are formed on low peduncles.

A period of activity and rest

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Flowers adorn the apartment in the summer months, in winter it is time to relax. If you want to extend the flowering time, it is enough to continue regular watering and feeding, install additional lighting.

Types and shape of flowers

Variations of buds and their color depend on the variety:

Queen - is distinguished by large double flowers with a delicate peach color;
Knight - with salmon flowers, collected in large inflorescences;
Princess - with terry champlevé buds, painted creamy white;
Pop Idol - bright salmon flowers, the plant is minimal and compact.

For your information! If you need to complement the interior with bright orange tones, you can pay attention to the variety Orange Angel (Angeleyes Orange).

Flower reproduction methods

An increase in the population of flowers is possible in two ways.

Cuttings

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Suitable for hybrid species, after pruning the bushes, shoots that are most suitable for planting are selected. The ends are cut at an angle of 45 °, wait until the cut is covered with a film and becomes dull.

Cuttings are planted in small glasses, the soil is pre-moistened. They are sent in partial shade and await the appearance of the first leaves. Then the plant is transferred to a light-colored windowsill protected from direct sunlight.

Seeds

Non-hybrid types can be grown from seed as they retain the original characteristics of the mother bush. Seed material is soaked in water, sown in special soil at a distance of 3 to 5 cm from each other. The container is covered with foil and sent to a dark room. Air the seedlings daily and watered (when dry). After the formation of two leaves, the plants are transplanted into separate pots.

For your information! Geranium seeds are bought in flower shops, paying attention to the expiration dates. The result depends on their freshness.

Growing problems, diseases and pests

Diseases dangerous for a flower include gray, stem, root rot. Fungal infections occur due to violations of the rules of care: excessively moist soil and air, insufficient lighting and heat. The main enemies of the plant are insect pests: spider mites, aphids and whiteflies.

Gray rot

Note! Most parasitic organisms enter the house along with the land taken from the forest or in the garden.Florists advise using ready-made soil mixtures or disinfecting soil prepared by yourself.

How to deal with them

All types of fungus, except for root rot, are treated with fungicides. Success depends on finding the problem early and taking action. Therapy of parasite-infected bushes is reduced to manual processing of leaves with a cotton pad dipped in soapy water. After cleansing the green part of pests, additional insecticide treatment can be carried out.

Pelargonium will decorate any windowsill

The Geraniev family is distinguished by flowers of unusual beauty and unpretentiousness. Compliance with the rules of watering and feeding, timely transplantation will help to grow an ideal mini-garden in the apartment.