Introducing Plant Fertilizers

As of November 15

The fate of my lemon geranium plant:

After much reading, and viewing online videos on how to care for my lemon geranium plant, I’ve realized that although I have studied quite abit on geranium plants, I haven’t actually been doing much “hands-on” work with the plant. I did mention in a previous blog post that I would like to attempt re-potting a new plant to see how that goes. Seeing as the original 4 foot lemon geranium plant doesn’t appear to be doing so well, I figure I’ll be able to “save” its “species” in my apartment if I start a new growth from this plant. This website offers step by step instructions on how to pot soil for geranium plants.  But, right now, I would like to focus on choosing the right fertilizer for this plant.

Different types of fertilizers:

All-purpose plant fertilizer

There are several different types of fertilizer that can be used for different species of plants. I am still iffy about picking the right fertilizer, but depending on what our stores currently have to offer, I am hoping I won’t have to order some in online. In the meantime, the following website which includes instructions on how to care for, and plant lemon geranium plants suggests the following; “Mix in 1 tsp. Epsom salt with the water-soluble fertilizer. If you don't use a water-soluble fertilizer, mix in 1 tsp. Epsom salt with 1 gallon of water once every four times that you water the geraniums. The Epsom salt will introduce magnesium, which is loved by lemon-scented geraniums.” I will definitely be getting my hands on some Epsom salts. I also posted a question in the comments section asking what type of fertilizer is best for lemon geranium plants on this site. Let's hope somebody,somewhere in the world has the answer for me! 

Here is a short video on organic fertilizing (I always prefer the idea of consuming organic foods). It is an introduction to fertilizing through the leaves, rather then the soil using liquid fish, or liquid seaweed. Very interesting I must say. Now if I can get my hands on some liquid fish and/or liquid seaweed..

Plan for the week:

So, after some reading, I'm concerned that my plant may actually be malnourished more than she is thirsty. I will definitely focus on finding the right fertilizer, and feeding the plant the required amount this week. In the meantime, while I wait for my plant to hopefully "re-blossom", I will start my plans to re-pot a new growth.

In the meantime:

Check out my bowl of amateur potpourri. Rather then throw out the leaves that have wilted, I'll be collecting them into this bowl. Who knows, maybe I'll eventually gather up the ingredients to successfully conjure up some potpourri worth giving as gifts using these recipes. :) Here is an instructional video on how to make potpourri using dried foliage, and essential oils.

 I love the idea of taking our plant life from our land, and turning it into potpourri.

Seems simple enough... you think??? :)

The little boy on the left is my son, who knows, he could be an
expert potpourri creator one day. :-)