How to grow and care for Pelargonium odoratissimum
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pelargonium odoratissimum
Pelargonium odoratissimum 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Pelargonium odoratissimum
How often should I water?
check Pelargonium odoratissimum 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 Pelargonium odoratissimum need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Pelargonium odoratissimum 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!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Pelargonium odoratissimum at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Pelargonium odoratissimum 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 Pelargonium odoratissimum is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Geraniales, Family: Geraniaceae, Genus: Pelargonium, Species: Pelargonium odoratissimum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | South Africa |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Geraniales |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Pelargonium |
| Species | Pelargonium odoratissimum |
Is your plant sick?
Track what happened. We’ll let you know the cause and treatment shortly!
1:1 Expert Help
You’ll get professional feedback within 24 hours from an expert on our team.
feedback will include