Also known as Cranesbill · Cut-Leaf Crane's-Bill · Cut-Leaf Geranium
Cutleaf Geranium (Geranium dissectum) is an annual to biennial herb with deeply lobed leaves and small, pink to purplish flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate full sun in cooler climates, but may benefit from afternoon shade in hotter regions.
Regular watering
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate temperatures
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures are between 15-24°C. Protect from frost; bring indoors if temperatures drop below 10°C.
Light feeding
25% intensity
Feed sparingly with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings, especially during warmer months.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant's growth slows down to prevent root rot.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to prolong blooming. Lightly trim back leggy stems in late spring or early summer.
Heavy pruning can be done in early spring before new growth emerges.
Easily propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn, either indoors or directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed. Cuttings can also be taken from healthy, non-flowering shoots in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist potting mix.
Repot young plants annually in spring to provide fresh soil and more space. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when they become root-bound.
Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot only slightly larger than the current one.
Identify plants like this with ePlant AI
Snap a photo to get care tips and match similar species on the go.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Cutleaf Geranium (Geranium dissectum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Geraniales |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Geranium |
| Species | Geranium dissectum |
Similar in genus Geranium
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
