Pelargonium PAC Salmon Komtess
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Pelargonium Pac Salmon Komtess is a whole group of varieties. These include rosaceous, zonal, ivy-leaved crops. They have distinctive features and require adherence to a number of care recommendations.
Pelargonium PAC Salmon Komtess: general information
Pelargonium Salmon (PAC Salmon) belongs to the Geraniev family. It has certain features.
The plant comes from South Africa. Pelargonium variety Salmon Comtesse is a hybrid obtained from the German nursery PAC Elsner. The culture is characterized by its attractive appearance and resistance to various factors.
Pelargonium has excellent decorative properties.
The description of the plant includes the following features:
- the height of the bushes is 25-35 cm;
- harmonious structure of culture - the plant looks sophisticated and does not stretch;
- dark green foliage;
- umbellate inflorescences on vertical peduncles covered with fluff;
- large double flowers of a pale pink color.
In the summer, the culture develops well in the open field. It is able to withstand temperatures as low as -7 degrees.
The plant is characterized by the following advantages:
- excellent decorative properties;
- ease of care;
- long and lush flowering.
The only drawback of the culture is considered to be the rather high cost of cuttings. A rooted plant will cost about 500 rubles.
The plant has beautiful terry inflorescences
Medicinal properties
Pelargonium Salmon Komtess is characterized not only by its excellent decorative properties. This plant has health benefits. A key feature of a culture is its ability to restore a normal microclimate in a room.
As part of this representative of geraniums, there are phytoncides. These ingredients help fight germs in the air. This makes it cleaner and healthier. The key action of the plant is to fight viruses and bacteria.
Pelargonium cultivation PAK Salmon Comtesse
To be successful in growing Pelargonium Pac Salmon, it needs quality care.
Illumination and temperature conditions
The plant reacts negatively to direct sunlight. Therefore, it is not recommended to plant it in open areas. A shaded area that is well ventilated is ideal. When planting a crop in open ground, it must be placed under a bush or tree.
Pelargonium Comtess is suitable for a moderate temperature regime. In summer, culture develops normally at a temperature of +17 .. + 23 degrees. In winter, the plant requires cooler conditions. In this case, the temperature should be +13 .. + 15 degrees.
If the culture grows outdoors, it must be brought indoors for the winter. Planting a flower in open ground is permissible only after the risk of night frosts has passed.Too low temperatures negatively affect the flowering of the crop, so it should not be in the cold.
Watering rules and humidity
The plant needs moderate watering. An excess amount of liquid negatively affects the condition of the bushes.
The soil should be moistened 1-2 times a week. For this purpose, only soft and settled water is suitable. It should not fall on leaves and petals. Otherwise, there is a high probability of burning them.
Top dressing and soil quality
It is recommended to apply fertilizers every 2-3 weeks. This should only be done after watering. It is best to use combined mineral products for this. They should contain potassium, phosphorus, magnesium.
The plant needs to be fertilized on time
Flower container size
Pelargonium PAC Salmon Komtess needs a medium-sized pot. A container that is too large will not work. It will lead to active development of the bush and more scarce flowering.
Pruning and replanting
This variety of pelargonium is developing rapidly. Therefore, it is very important to form bushes. If you do not cut the plant in time, the inflorescences will become smaller and the bush will not be as decorative.
Old shoots must be systematically removed. Pinch young branches to speed up lateral branching.
Move the crop to a larger pot as it grows.
Features of flowering plants
The plant is characterized by lush flowering and excellent decorative properties. To make it more abundant, quality care is required.
The flowering culture lasts from spring to autumn. In winter, the plant has a dormant period. During this period, it needs to be watered less and the use of fertilizers should be excluded.
If Salmon Comtesse does not rest during the cold season, then next season it is unlikely to please the owner with the beauty of lush flowers.
With proper care, the culture blooms luxuriantly
Flower propagation methods, when it is better to do it
The plant is recommended to propagate by cuttings. This is the simplest and most affordable option that allows you to preserve the varietal characteristics of the crop. With the seed method of reproduction, it will not be possible to achieve the required results.
To carry out cuttings, you need to do the following:
- Cut off the apical shoot from the mother bush. Its length should be 7 cm.
- Within 8-10 hours, the shoot must be dried - for this it must be wrapped in paper.
- Then place the cutting in a glass filled with soil.
- After 10-20 days, the shoot forms roots.
You can also grow the root system in water. However, this method does not speed up the rooting of the shoots. In addition, the liquid can lead to stem rot, so this method is usually not used.
Growing problems, diseases and pests
Pelargonium can suffer from the development of pathologies or insect attacks. Of the diseases, the most dangerous are stem, root, gray rot. These fungal infections are caused by poor quality care. They are caused by waterlogging of the soil or air, excessive planting density, lack of heat and light.
Of the parasites, the culture suffers to a greater extent from the attacks of spider mites, whiteflies, and aphids. At the first appearance of pests, you need to carefully wash the leaves and stems with soapy water.
With the development of diseases, the bushes turn yellow
How to deal with them
It is impossible to cope with root rot. Other pathologies can be eliminated with the help of chemicals (fungicides), which are sold in any gardening store.
To avoid infestation of the bushes by parasites, you need to systematically examine the culture for the presence of eggs or larvae. In case of serious damage to the bushes by pests, it is worth using systemic insecticides.
Pelargonium Pak Salmon Comtess has excellent decorative properties. This plant serves as a decoration for every room. In order for it to bloom luxuriantly and profusely, it is important to properly care for the culture.
