How to grow and care for Pelargonium
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pelargonium
Pelargonium 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
21C° ~26C°
Every 7 days
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How to water Pelargonium
How often should I water?
check Pelargonium 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 need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Pelargonium 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
Houseplants
-15
21~26℃
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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Pelargonium at home, make sure the temperature is 21~26℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Pelargonium prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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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 is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Geraniales, Family: Geraniaceae, Genus: Pelargonium, Species: Pelargonium inquinans Ait.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | South Africa |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Geraniales |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Pelargonium |
| Species | Pelargonium inquinans Ait. |
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