Planting and Growing geranium 'Magic Lantern'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water geranium 'Magic Lantern'?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for geranium 'Magic Lantern'?
Full sun
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for geranium 'Magic Lantern'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for geranium 'Magic Lantern'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize geranium 'Magic Lantern'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune geranium 'Magic Lantern'?
Deadhead regularly
Learn more →How to Propagate geranium 'Magic Lantern'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings
Learn more →How to Transplant geranium 'Magic Lantern'?
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Learn more →How to Care for geranium 'Magic Lantern' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant geranium 'Magic Lantern'?
Under glass grow in a loam-less or loam-based potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun with good ventilation. When in growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in spring and early summer. A high potash fertiliser should be used when in flower. Water sparingly in winter. Can be grown outside in frost-free areas in a fertile soil. Further pelargonium cultivation advice
Learn more →How to Repot geranium 'Magic Lantern'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest geranium 'Magic Lantern'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be subject to grey moulds when grown under glass. Pelargonium rust and a virus may affect plants
Pests
Vine weevil, leafhoppers, caterpillars, thrips, fungus gnats and aphids can be troublesome
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of geranium 'Magic Lantern'
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