How to grow and care for Geranium rotundifolium L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Geranium rotundifolium L., Round-leaved crane's-bill
Geranium rotundifolium L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Genus : Geranium
🔖 Care Tips
In summer, plants are prone to rot disease. Especially during the rainy season, ensure the soil is dry before watering. If rot disease occurs, cut off the affected parts and repot the plant to prevent further spread.
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grows in South Africa. It thrives in poor soil and prefers hot summers and cool winters. It is a hardy plant that withstands hot and dry conditions.
🪨 Soil Mix
When planting, it's best to use well-draining soil. Generally, mix 40% potting soil, 20% bark, 20% leaf mold, 10% perlite, and 10% charcoal. However, you can adjust the ratios based on the situation and environment.
🌡️ Environment
Maintain a temperature of 20-25°C. In summer, ensure it doesn't exceed 30°C to prevent damage to roots and leaves. In winter, keep it above 10°C. To promote growth in spring, allow a dormancy period in winter, maintaining around 15°C. Ensure good air circulation for healthy plant growth.
👀 Characteristics details
This plant has thick leaves and stems, making it well-suited for dry environments. Be careful not to overwater it.
☀️ Light
This plant loves light. It grows well with sufficient light. If it lacks light, it may not bloom.
💧 Water
From spring to fall, water the plant as soon as the surface soil dries. In winter, water when the inner soil dries. Be careful not to get water on the leaves when watering.
🌱 Propagate
While seeds and leaf cuttings can be used for propagation, they take a long time and have a low success rate, so stem cuttings are recommended. Separate a non-woody stem including a node, leave 2-3 top leaves, remove the rest, and place it in water. Once roots are 5-7 cm long, transfer it to soil.
🪴 Repot
It is recommended to repot every spring due to its relatively fast growth rate. If transplant shock occurs, increase humidity and allow recovery time in a shaded area.
💊 Fertilize
During the growing seasons of spring and summer, it is recommended to use fertilizer 1-2 times a month, adhering to the recommended dosage. Avoid fertilizing immediately after repotting; wait 2-4 weeks before applying fertilizer.
🌺 Flower
If there is insufficient light, the plant will not bloom, so ensure it receives enough light. It's ideal for each stem to have 4-8 leaves. When about 8 leaves have grown, remove the growth tip at the end of the stem to encourage side branches and make the plant fuller. Avoid removing too many growth tips at once; instead, remove them gradually while observing the plant's condition. If you want to grow a single-stem plant, it's best to remove side branches from the beginning. Pruning can delay flowering. Remove flowers once they have wilted.
😵 Toxicity
Be cautious with pets and young children as it is toxic.
water
How to water Geranium rotundifolium L.
How often should I water?
check Geranium rotundifolium L. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Geranium rotundifolium L. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Geranium rotundifolium L. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Geranium rotundifolium L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Geranium rotundifolium L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Geranium rotundifolium L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Geraniales, Family: Geraniaceae, Genus: Geranium, Species: Geranium rotundifolium
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Hardiness Zone | 6 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Geraniales |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Geranium |
| Species | Geranium rotundifolium |
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