How to tend a Pelargonium graveolens

Also known as: Pelargonium asperum Ehrh. ex Spreng., Pelargonium terebinthinaceum Small, Geraniospermum terebintaceum Kuntze, Geranium asperum Poir., Geranium radula Roth, Geranium terebinthinaceum Cav., Hoarea intermixta Sweet, Geranium graveolens (L'Hér.) Thunb., Pelargonium intermedium R.Knuth

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, half dormant in summer, reduce water and fertilization

Sunlight

Likes light, in spring and autumn put in sunny places, in summer place in a cool ventilated place

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring and autumn

Pruning

Remove old, diseased and dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Europe
Category
Geraniaceae, Pelargonium
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 10 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-July, viewing period 2-3 weeks
Flower colors
orange, pink, white
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