« GRANDMOTHER'S GERANIUM"

(Geranium is a miracle healer)

Section: valeology

Performer: Moldabaeva A.

Class: 5 "B"

School: Taibai Secondary School

Region: Akmola

District: Ereymentausky

Head: Mambur N.V.

Position: Primary school teacher

Place of work: Taibai Secondary School

Head: Mambur N.V.

1. Introduction.

2.Theoretical part

From history, the beneficial properties of geranium

Types of geraniums

3. Main part

Medicinal and healing properties

Pharmacological properties

Properties of geranium juice

4.Conclusion

5.Literature used

1. Introduction

Relevance of the topic

The motive for choosing a project topic is to find interesting and unusual things nearby, in what is available for observation and study, and does not require special effort or expense. Medicinal herbs that are in the forests, fields, in every home (garden, vegetable garden) are known and familiar, unknown and mysterious!

Problem: Often on the windows of older people you can only see geranium plants and no others. I wonder why our grandmothers prefer these colors.

Hypothesis: If I knew what benefits geranium brings, I would convince my family and classmates to plant geranium at home and in the classroom.

Target: studying the beneficial properties of geranium.

Tasks:

1. Conduct a survey among grandmothers “The benefits of geranium”

2. Study of literature about the beneficial properties of geranium.

3.Speak at a school conference.

4. Conduct a survey among students “What flowers would you like to plant at home”

Object of study: indoor geranium

Subject of study: beneficial properties of geranium.

Research methods: survey, literature study, questioning.

Product: album “Benefits of geranium”

Result: acquaintance with the beneficial properties of geranium, interest classmates in growing this plant.

2.Theoretical part

1.History of medicinal plants

When wondering about the birthplace of the geranium flower, it is impossible not to learn about its history. After all, only in it can one find the answer to this question. Having two names, and the second name of this flower is pelargonium, it has a very interesting history. South Africa is considered its homeland.

Geranium is a name of ancient Greek origin; translated it means “stork”. Presumably, it received this name due to some similarity with a bird with a long beak. And different nations have similar names, for example, among the Germans it became the “stork’s nose,” and the British call it “crane bird.”

In its current form, geranium was developed by the English gardener and breeder George Tradescan. After all, samples of this flower were originally brought to England by sailors from India. The pinnacle of his creations among geraniums is the royal geranium. Having relieved the king of insomnia with her calming aroma, she became the king's favorite. And in our time, this feature of the aroma of geranium inflorescences is often used. By placing such a flower in your bedroom, you can get rid of insomnia.

Due to its appearance, the flower has gained immense popularity in England.

Ladies-in-waiting decorated their hats and necklines with it, and men placed it behind the cuff of their sleeves.

Geranium came to Russia by helping Peter the Great treat an ingrown toenail. Thanks to this, it received universal recognition among doctors, and then Russia developed its own recipes for its use.

2.Theoretical part

Naturally, having such a rich history, the flower could not help but be surrounded by myths and legends. Here, for example, is a legend that explains the Russian folk name of the flower - “crane bird”. It says that flocks of cranes have been nesting in the Vogul rocks for a long time. One day, hunters shot a female crane. The crane, which had been circling over the place of his girlfriend’s death for three days, folded its wings and threw itself like a stone onto the rocks. And soon, in the place where the lifeless body of the crane lay, fragrant flowers appeared, the fruits of which resembled crane beaks.

In Germany, the legend has a naturally Germanic flavor. The shoemaker, who loved to knock back more than one glass of schnapps, returned home, imagining how he was about to get it from his wife. Suddenly he noticed a lovely flower under his feet. Picking up the plant, the shoemaker presented it to his wife as a gift. Having inhaled the aroma of the flower, the wife forgot about how she wanted to scold her husband. She put the flower in the water. A few days later it gave roots and was transplanted into a pot. From that time on, peace reigned in the house. The shoemaker stopped drinking, and his wife naturally no longer scolded him.

2.Theoretical part

2.Types of geraniums

There are more than 150 species of geranium in the world. About half of them are quite cold-resistant and can live in our summer cottages, decorating them from early spring to late autumn.

Geranium is one of the favorite crops of gardeners. Let us note right away that plants from the genus Geranium (geranium) should not be confused with plants from the genus Pelargonium. They are often colloquially called geraniums and are grown indoors, and taken out into open ground in the summer. In Germany, geranium is called Storchschnabel, which means “stork nose”, in England and the USA - Cranesbill, “crane bird”. In Bulgaria, geranium is called a “health resort” for the medicinal properties of most species.

For a long time, gardeners had little interest in the cranebird. However, in recent years everything has changed, even a fashion for geraniums has appeared. The beauty of the inflorescences and leaves of this plant is highly valued, and new varieties and shades appear. It is only important to create the minimum conditions necessary for their successful growth. Large rhizomatous and tuberous plants with beautiful leaves and bright flowers were mainly introduced into the culture.

3. Main part

1. Medicinal and healing properties

Every person strives to decorate his home, and the first decoration in

home - of course, these are flowers. Look at the picture - you see purple geranium.

A beautiful flower created by nature, in addition to beauty and comfort, brings with it health and good mood. Geranium leaves have a very pleasant smell and have healing properties.

Purple geranium is very highly valued in folk medicine due to the high content of fragrant essential oil in its leaves. This substance actively stimulates blood circulation and helps eliminate toxins and poisons from the body.

In addition, geranium essential oil makes it easy to cope with respiratory tract infections. For a long time, traditional healers have been using this plant for various diseases: bronchitis, rheumatism, kidney disease, gout, bleeding and much, much more.

With the help of geranium you can dissolve kidney stones, get rid of pleurisy, and goiter. Almost everyone experiences salt deposition and osteochondrosis, and geranium will help you with this again.

If you are often sick, have a weakened immune system, or often have guests, protect yourself with pelargonium.

3. Main part

Let's dwell on the most interesting moments of the work

This is the name of geranium Guardian of the family hearth,

received for her flowers, which look like a stork’s beak.

Protect yourself with pelargonium:

Helps with otitis media, ear pain;

Sore throat;

For toothache;

For insomnia;

Reduces the number of germs in the air by 43%

3. Main part

You immediately calm down around her, no matter what state you are in.

Used in cooking;

For diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;

It will protect things from moths and jam from mold;

Destroy harmful insects in the room;

Will rid your pets of ear mites and fleas;

Is an effective barometer;

Very effective in children's rooms;

Your children will become calm and will not fight or swear.

I conducted a survey among 4th – 5th – 6th graders, as well as a conversation with grandmothers, everyone knows and grows the indoor plant geranium, they know about its beneficial properties, but little.

I distributed brochures with the beneficial properties of geranium to everyone.

3. Main part

2. Pharmacological action

Diarrhea stops, blood pressure normalizes, the functioning of the heart and pancreas improves, and glycogen levels in the liver are restored.

For facial paralysis indoor geranium is used in compresses, applications, ingestion and in the form of oil for rubbing into affected muscles.

Infusion used with paralysis: Pour 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh leaves into 100 ml of alcohol. Infuse for three days in a dark place, take 20 drops in a spoon of water, in the morning on an empty stomach and in the evening before bed.

3. Main part

3.Properties of geranium juice

For cataracts It is impossible to restore an already withered lens of the eye; in this case, an operation to replace it is necessary. But if you have recently been diagnosed with cataracts, in order to stop its development, along with the medications prescribed to you by your ophthalmologist, remember about indoor geranium.

Daily instillation of 1 - 2 drops of juice from its leaves and flowers into the corner of the eye will help you maintain and improve your vision .

Geranium oil: place 1 cup of crushed pulp from fresh leaves and flowers in a glass container, pour in half a glass of undiluted medical alcohol, and carefully close the lid. The glassware must be transparent. The infusion contained in it should occupy 1.2 volumes. Place the dishes in good sun for two weeks. Then open the lid and fill the container to the top with olive and corn oil. Close the lid and put it back in the sun for another two weeks. Then strain off the oil, squeeze out the raw materials and discard. Store in well-closed bottles.

4.Conclusion

In the course of our work, we summarized:

Thanks to indoor plants, an atmosphere is created that helps reduce anger, protect against fatigue, and give new strength for work.

If I knew what benefits geranium brings, I would convince my family and classmates to plant geranium at home and in the classroom.

For myself, I have planned to further breed some species of this plant at home.

I will give flowers to my friends, share with them my growing experience and knowledge of the healing properties of geranium. I hope they love my friends too.

5.Literature used

1. Great Children's Encyclopedia: Biology / comp. K. Lucis. M.: Russian Encyclopedic Partnership. 2000.

2. Volper I.N. Legends and true stories about medicinal herbs: Publishing House "Economy". 1969.

3. Bagma I.F. “Mostovskoy district”: Historical and documentary chronicle in three parts. S. Solenoe. 1971 – 1972

Internet resources:

http://www.zircon81.narod.ru/Metodica.html

http://www.waynesthisandthat.com/crystals.htm#fast – fast

http://www.crystalgrowing.com/index_e.htm

http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/

The name of the genus comes from the Greek word “pelargos” - stork, and is associated with the similarity of the fruit - a seed pod with the head and beak of a stork.
Pelargoniums are a large group of plants with a wide variety of colors and shapes of flowers and fragrant leaves.
Flowers can be white, pink, lilac, burgundy or lavender and fawn. Most varieties of pelargoniums have small, dainty flowers, although other types of pelargoniums have flowers that resemble tulips, carnations, cactus flowers or pansies.
Pelargonium leaves come in many shapes and sizes, they can resemble fern leaves, grape leaves or oak leaves, be deeply dissected or almost round. They can be small or large, covered with fine hairs or rough. In some varieties, the leaf edges may be wavy or corrugated. The leaves contain scent glands that release fragrance when the leaves are rubbed or touched. The foliage may be variegated, or may have dark spots in the center of the leaf or along the veins.
In my research on the topic: “Grafting of pelargonium,” I decided to find out whether grafting, as a method of vegetative propagation, can be used to form the crown of pelargonium.

Problem:
Can grafting be used to grow pelargonium on one stem which can produce a whole bouquet of pelargoniums with flowers of different colors and different leaves?

Purpose of the study:
To study one of the methods of vegetative propagation of pelargoniums - grafting.

Research objectives:
Study the grafting of pelargonium into splits.
Study the grafting of pelargonium into a lateral cut.
Familiarize yourself with the conditions for vaccination.

Relevance research work is due to the fact that pelargoniums are universal plants that cause a surge of keen interest from season to season and are ideal for growing anywhere.

Main part
Grafting is a method of vegetative propagation of pelargoniums. Grafting is one of the methods of vegetative propagation of pelargoniums, which has a specific purpose. Grafting a plant involves transplanting a piece of shoot of one plant (scion) to another (rootstock). The essence of grafting is the formation of a single specimen, the general properties of which will be more valuable than the properties of each individual plant. The grafting can be used for growing pelargonium on a trunk, forming a decorative crown of pelargonium, because this is how you can get pelargonium, on one stem of which a whole bouquet of pelargoniums with flowers of different colors and with different leaves can bloom.
Cuttings of zonal, ivy-leaved and fragrant pelargoniums are grafted well onto the stems of zonal pelargoniums. The scion and rootstock can have different growth patterns; for example, ivy-leaved pelargoniums create spectacular flower cascades on the stems of zonal pelargoniums.
Any strong pelargonium that is at least one year old can serve as the basis for grafting. The grafted pelargonium variety can be medium-sized or compact (miniature, dwarf), but not necessarily. The grafting should preferably be done in the spring, when pelargoniums grow at a faster rate.

Grafting pelargonium into a cleft
We washed our hands thoroughly and, using a sharp sterile blade or knife, trimmed the top of a vigorously growing zonal pelargonium with pink flowers, at the desired height.
We made a V-shaped cut in the stem of the rootstock - zonal pelargonium with pink flowers - (the stem was simply cut in the middle to a depth slightly greater than the cut of the cutting).
For grafting, we took a cutting of zonal pelargonium with white flowers (scion) 7-8 cm with two or three buds in the axils of the cut leaves.
The lower part of such a cutting was cut off on both sides in the form of a spatula or wedge in such a way that the lower bud was between two cuts.

Preparing pelargonium for grafting
The cuts should not be very steep. In addition, the cut should be smooth and not ragged around the edges. Additional cleaning of sections, as well as touching the surface of sections with hands, is unacceptable. The grafted cutting is called a scion, and the plant to which the cutting is grafted is called a rootstock. A wedge of the cutting is inserted into the V-shaped notch on the rootstock so that both halves of the stem of the rootstock completely cover the side sections of the cutting - rootstock. The outer side of the scion should not extend beyond the rootstock. The secret of successful grafting is that the skin, and thereby all other parts of the stem - phloem, cambium and wood - coincide on at least one side - and only then will they grow together. The length of the oblique cut of the scion should be slightly less than the oblique cut of the rootstock. The length of the wedge and the cut out part should be approximately 2 cm. Fold the scion and rootstock so that their cuts completely coincide. If both sections completely coincide, the cambium layers also coincide, which ensures good fusion. The scion bud should also be on the side of the matching sections of the scion and rootstock.

Tying the junction of the scion and rootstock of pelargonium
To tie the junction of the scion and the rootstock, a thick woolen thread was used, which was wound around the index finger of the right hand and carefully wrapped around the graft, while at the same time, with the left hand, the rootstock was pressed tightly, but not tightly, to the scion. The thread should cover the grafting site and slightly overlap the edges of the cuts above and below. You need to try not to tighten the grafting site so as not to block the access of nutrients and water to the grafting site and at the same time tie it not too loosely so that the scion does not fall off.
Tying the grafted pelargonium to a peg and protecting the grafting site with a plastic bag After tying the grafting site, the grafted plant was tied to a support - a round, but not ribbed peg. The garter was not made tightly, in the shape of a figure eight. The grafted plant was then covered with a transparent plastic bag, which was tied on the stem under the grafting site to avoid dehydration that would be dangerous for the graft.
A week later, the plastic bag was opened from the bottom to ensure contact with the environment; and after another 2-3 days the bag was removed altogether, and the woolen thread was removed after 4 weeks. During fusion, we constantly removed all the shoots that grew on the rootstock, because they could replace the removed top.

Problems 1. Disappearance of pelargonium from the window sills of modern apartments. 2. Residents of the village of Askarovo do not use pelargonium for medicinal purposes. Hypothesis: Pelargonium has medicinal properties. Object of study: pelargonium (geranium). Subject of research: factors influencing the growth of pelargonium.

The purpose of the research work: revealing the “secrets” of pelargonium (geranium). Objectives: Find out from literary sources the homeland, types and properties of pelargonium (geranium). Identify the influence of conditions on the growth and development of pelargonium. Conduct a series of experiments on rooting pelargonium cuttings.

Formation of interest groups. Researchers (working with literary sources). Experimental botanists (conducting experiments). Designers (design of research work).

Questioning. 1. Do you like indoor plants? 2. Does pelargonium grow in your apartment? 3. Why do you like this houseplant? 4. Did you know that pelargonium is a medicinal plant? 5. Do you use this plant for medicinal purposes? 100% 30% 55% 65% 5% 0% 1 2 3 4 5

Pelargonium belongs to the geranium family. The birthplace of pelargonium is South Africa. The name of the genus comes from the Greek "pelargos" - stork: due to the resemblance of the fruits to the beak of a stork.

Types of pelargoniums: Pelargonium grandiflorum (Pelargonium grandiflorum); Zonal or garden pelargonium (Pelargonium hortorum); Fragrant pelargonium (Pelargonium graveolens); Curly pelargonium (Pelargonium crispum). Pelargoniu grandiflorum. Pelargonium crispum. Pelargonium graveolens. Pelargonium hortorum.

Pelargonium is found in the apartments of our village residents: 10% 5% 15% 70% Zonal Fragrant Large-flowered Ampelous

In folk medicine, pelargonium is used: In the treatment of sore throat, pharyngitis; For neurosis, stress, increased excitability; With otitis media; For better hair growth; For toothache; For headaches; For rheumatism, etc. Reduces the number of germs in the air by 43%.

As a result of the observation, the following was revealed: Plant location On the southeastern side Leaves Large, the ring is clearly visible On the northern Side Small, light green side Flowering Stems are abundant Not elongated Strongly expressed weak Elongated, bare below The aroma is weak Conclusion: pelargonium plants feel best on windows facing southeast sides. Window on the southeast side. Window on the north side.

. Rooting pelargonium cuttings in different substrates. Experience Result after 10 days Result after 30 days No. 1 - a transparent glass with settled tap water No. 2 - a transparent glass with a wet napkin closed with a plastic bag No. 3 - a pot with damp soil Conclusion: for quick rooting, you need to put a damp napkin on the bottom of the dish and close it polyethylene.

General conclusion: Pelargonium is native to South Africa. Pelargonium is a medicinal plant. In our village, 4 types of pelargonium are grown; many residents do not use the medicinal properties of pelargonium. Pelargonium prefers window sills on the southeast side. For quick rooting, place a damp cloth on the bottom of the dish and cover with polyethylene.

Practical significance: We made booklets on keeping pelargonium at home and its medicinal properties. An action was held to distribute booklets among village residents. Primary school classes will be held. We plan to grow pelargonium for the school and village residents during summer work.

Research project on the topic:

"Secrets of Geranium"

Content

Page

Introduction

3-4

Main part

4-11

Conclusion

Introduction

During one of the lessons about the world around us, the topic of indoor plants aroused great interest among 2nd grade students.Indoor plants play a big role in the environmental and aesthetic education of children, but only if these plants are healthy, well-groomed, correctly selected and tastefully placed . They explained to the boys thatindoor plants can propagate in several ways - by seeds and cuttings. The question of propagating plants by seeds among schoolchildren “disappeared” in itself, since many of them repeatedly observed, and some took an active part in, how parents and relatives in the spring are engaged in sowing work and sowing seeds of various vegetable crops, flowers, etc. . But the propagation of plants by cuttings caused a heated discussion and, to some extent, even surprise among second-graders: “How can several plants appear from one plant?!” In connection with the questions that arose and the surprise of the guys, we decided to conduct an experiment and see in practice how the method of propagating indoor plants, cuttings, is used. Having previously studied information about the methods of propagating indoor plants available in the class, we agreed on the general opinion that we would conduct the experiment on the plant Pelargonium domestica (the everyday name of the flower is geranium).

Purpose Our research was an acquaintance with the houseplant - geranium, its useful methods and propagation by cuttings.

The following follow from this goal:tasks :

– obtaining information from various sources (encyclopedias, Internet resources, stories from adults aboutgeraniums) about methods of propagation and rules for caring for the plant;

– conducting an experiment: planting a geranium cutting in the ground, observing the growth of the cutting depending on the lighting conditions and temperature in the classroom, determining in what conditions the plant grows best;

– discussion of the experimental results, preparation of conclusions;

– preparing a research project and summarizing the results of the experiment.

Expected result : Getting a new houseplant.

Object of study: indoor plant -pelargonium domestica(geranium).

Subject of study: propagation of a plant by cuttings and growing it in various conditions.

Research methods: collectioninformation from various sources andher andanalysis, experimental, observation, description.

Time frame for the study: September 14, 2015 - October 18, 2015.

Practical significance works: The idea is that children, having learned to propagate indoor plants and properly care for them, can continue this experience with other plants at home and at school, thereby creating a favorable environment for children to interact with the natural environment. In addition, andUsing the knowledge gained about the beneficial properties of geranium, this plant can be widely used as a medicinal plant to improve health and purify indoor air from bacteria in order to prevent colds. Also, the grown flowers will be presented to relatives, which will contribute to a comfortable microclimate in families, and will also have a beneficial effect on health, since it is always useful to be in rooms where there are many healthy flowering plants.

Main part

The research work included several stages. The stages of project implementation are presented in Table 1.

Table 1

Project implementation stages

Event

Implementation period

Preparatory stage

Studyinginformationfrom various sources:

Periodical literature (special newspapers and magazines about flowers“My favorite flowers”, “I love flowers”);

Encyclopedias;

Internet resources;

Stories from adults aboutgeraniums;

Etc.

14.09.2015-20.09.2015

Experimental stage

Planting geranium cuttings in the ground

21.09.2015

Monitoring the growth of cuttings depending on lighting conditions and temperature in the classroom

22.09.2015-11.10.2015

The final stage

Discussion of the experimental results.

12.10.2015-18.10.2015

Preparation and discussion of the project in class.

Preparatory stage

At the preparatory stage, the collection was carried outinformationabout methods of propagation and rules of plant carefrom various sources. The students did this with great interest, and their parents and the class teacher provided them with assistance in this area. Having collected and summarized all the information about geranium, we obtained the following results.

In its current “cultivated” form, this flower first appeared in Holland in the 16th century. And our wise ancestors considered geranium as a talisman, a symbol of comfort and warmth in the house. It's hard to imagine window sills in a Russian hut without geraniums .

The origin of the name of this plant has Greek roots. Translated it means “stork”. It can be assumed that this is due to some similarity of geranium fruits with a long-beaked bird. Interestingly, geranium has its own name in different countries. In Germany it is called “stork nose”, in England – “crane bird” (by the way, in Russia you can also find a similar name – “crane bird”), but in Bulgaria it is called “health resort”.

Geranium in the form to which we are accustomed was bred by the famous English gardener-breeder George Tradescant (the ornamental plant Tradescantia of the same name is named in his honor). Everyone was delighted with the geranium. The ladies of the court decorated their necklines and hats with flowers, and the men placed the leaves of the plant behind the cuffs of their sleeves. .

In folk medicine, geranium is one of the ancient popular plants; its leaves, flowers and roots were used for treatment. In ancient times, they knew that the plant contains gum, starch, sugar, pectin, gallic acid and tannins, and other useful chemical elements. In the old days, people very actively used geranium as a medicinal plant.

Geranium, or crane bird (Latin namePelargonium) belong to the Geranium family. In total, more than 400 are known, scattered throughout the world, as well as in the belt - on the mountains .

This plant is characterized by the following properties:

Stable, low-demanding plants.

Ttemperature:in summer 18–23°C, in winter 8–12°C;

ABOUTglow:bright light;

INhumidity:moderate .

We learned from the encyclopedia that pelargonium propagates by cuttings and seeds. Propagation by cuttings can be carried out throughout the year, except December, when there is very little sun. .

When propagating a plant by cuttings, the following rules must be observed:

1. To begin, select healthy shoots and make a clean cut below the third node. The nodes are very rich in growth hormones.

2. Remove the leaves from the third node. Also, if the upper leaves are too large, they should be reduced by 2/3.

3. Prepare the soil and water it well.

4. You can plant the cuttings in separate pots or plant them in one pot so that they do not touch each other. To prevent rotting, plant cuttings no deeper than 2-4 cm.

5. The first watering should be done after a week. Place the plants in a warm, well-lit area at a temperature of around 20°C. Once the plant is well established and has produced new leaves, you can move the pots to a cooler area with good lighting but out of direct sunlight.

Experimental stage

As a result of studying scientific information about pelargonium, we decided to propagate the plant using cuttings. I use theoretical tips for propagating geraniums; for the experiment, we took cuttings of ordinary geranium that grew in the classroom, cut off branches from it and cut the cuttings slightly at an angle, about 10-15 centimeters in length with 4-5 leaves.We tore off the lower leaves from the cuttings and planted the cuttings in the soil mixture. Planting was done in plastic cups, at the bottom of which small slits were made in the center in advance so that water from irrigation would not accumulate in the cup; a little sand was poured onto the bottom. The process of preparing and planting plants is presented in Figures 1, 2, 3.

Figure 1. Prepared cuttings for planting.

Figure 2. Planting process.

Figure 3. Planting process.

After planting the plants, the stage beganmonitoring the growth of planted cuttings. We placed the planted plants on a table against the wall, lit from the south side (Figure 4).

Figure 4. Planted plants.

At the time of planting (late September), the heating season had not yet begun and the classroom was not heated. 3 weeks after planting, the cuttings began to take root. But the rooting of the cuttings was not 100%; 8 cuttings died from low room temperature and waterlogging. The remaining accepted cuttings were moved to the window, closer to daylight, and continued care. The heating season began in October and a week later our geranium grew noticeably. The results of the work are presented in Figures 5, 6.

Figure 5. Plant care.

Figure 6. Grown, stronger plants.

During the observation, the students noted that the geranium planted in bushes “got over the disease” faster and turned green. They summed up the information they read and heard in sources that “it turns out that geranium is not always whimsical.”

The students’ efforts turned out to be fruitless and our experience was useful to other people: seeing cups of planted geraniums in the class, the grandmother of student Anna Krasnova became interested in the seedlings, asked the children about the method of propagating the plant, they, in turn, happily shared with her the information they learned as a result our research, and also got excited about the idea of ​​planting geraniums by cuttings. The fruits of the experience shared by the students are demonstrated in Figure 7.

Figure 7. Anna Krasnova and her grandmother propagated geraniums by cuttings.

We hope that in the future the fruits of our labor will delight us with their lush blooms and purify the air in the classroom. It is planned to continue work in this direction: in the spring we will master the second method of propagating geraniums by seeds, and carry out a comparative analysis of which method is faster and more effective.

Conclusion

As a result of the research work carried out and a thorough discussion in class about the results of the work, we made the following conclusions:

Firstly, geranium (pelargonium) can be propagated in 2 ways by seeds and cuttings;

Secondly, cuttings take root better at room temperature and in good light.

In the course of these observations, the following secrets of successful cultivation of geraniums (pelargoniums) can be formulated:

Geraniums are easily propagated by cuttings;

Geraniums prefer bright, sunny places.

Heat-loving plants.

List of used literature

Goncharova E. Yu., Kravchenko E. P. Encyclopedia of indoor floriculture. – M.: World of Books. 2006. 231 p.

Houseplants from A to Z. AST Astrel Polygraph. 2006. – 143 p.

Rudnyanskaya E.I., Tcherezova L.B. Ecology lessons in elementary school. M.: Sphere shopping center. 2007. – 144 p.

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5 Website Flowers in your home [Electronic resource].URL: //http://flowers-grand.ru/catalog/show/populyarnye/pelargoniya-geran.htm.

Goncharova E. Yu., Kravchenko E. P. Encyclopedia of indoor floriculture. – M.: World of Books. 2006. P.45.

MBOU Khor-Taiginskaya secondary school

Geranium - indoor plant

Completed by a student of grade 1 “b” Ondar Nika

Methodical passport of research work

Structure

Content

Subject

Geranium - indoor plant

Participants of the work

1st grade students, parents, class teacher

Kind of work

Search and research

Relevance of the topic of the selected work

Get acquainted with the characteristic features of indoor plants, and want to know their healing qualities

Goal of the work

Learn how to propagate geraniums; learn about the benefits of geranium in human life

Job Objectives

Study of literary sources; collect information about the benefits of indoor plants

Research methodology

Search

Descriptive

Compiling tables

Planned result

Deepen your knowledge about indoor plants

Geranium - indoor plant

There is no more popular indoor plant than geranium. Which is loved all over the world. The geranium flower is one of those plants that combines a lot of advantages. It can be an indoor and garden flower at the same time.

Homeland - South America

Specialist botanists count more than 250 species of geranium. All geraniums are divided into 2 groups: fragrant and flowering (slide 4). Their difference is that the blooming ones, as the name implies, have very beautiful flowers. But the flowers of fragrant pelargonium are inconspicuous, but the leaves have a unique, very bright aroma (slide).

There are many types of geraniums, and they all smell different. The smell that some specimens emit is quite unpleasant. The fragrant indoor geranium is one of the most fragrant plants. That geranium smells not of flowers, but of leaves (slide).

But it is the smell that is associated with the beneficial effects of geranium on health. After all, the leaves secrete special phytoncides that kill pathogens and purify the air. For many people, the smell of geranium helps them relax and relieve fatigue. Calms the nervous system and truly ionizes the air. The aroma of geranium is useful to inhale after a stroke (slide).

Geranium is a southern flower; it loves the sun very much. In winter, it should be in the brightest place in the house. In summer it needs to be planted in the ground. Grows well at temperatures around 20 degrees. Protect the flower from drafts, otherwise it may get sick. Water not too much, but constantly.

As far as I remember, my mother replanted geraniums every year. You can transplant the geranium to another lawn. My mother bought soil for geraniums at the store. It is loose, light, but at the same time fertile soil (slide).

We propagated geraniums at home using stem cuttings. You can immediately plant it in the ground. You can go into the water for a few. Geranium cuttings can be planted directly into a pot after cutting. Geraniums can be propagated by seeds. Geranium is used to repel insects.

Among indoor plants, I really like geranium. Maybe because there are geraniums growing on every windowsill in the house - white, pink, red (slide).

I really liked the smell of its leaves. After stories about the healing properties, I became more interested in geranium. Geranium is a perennial, so it is quite suitable for indoor cultivation. Depending on the species, it is a herbaceous or subshrub plant.

Unfortunately, I have no personal experience, but I know an interesting way to use fragrant geranium leaves. They are eaten as a seasoning. Geranium leaves are used to scent rooms, cabinets, and linen. Geranium essential oil is considered one of the most healing. It is used to treat flu, cough and other respiratory diseases.

There are 29 students in our 1st grade. I asked who grows geraniums in their house. Out of 29 families, 18 are grown. Red - 15, white - 12, pink - 11. Three colors - 8, 2 colors - 10, one color - 6.

I conducted a survey among my classmates.

Question: Have you used geranium leaves for healing?

Total students

Used

Not used

Conclusion

1. Geranium is a magnificent flower with a unique aroma.

2. A friend, not an enemy to any living creature.

3. Stabilizes the situation in the house, calms those living next to it.

Plant geraniums in your home! Be healthy!