Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Ensure good drainage. Reduce watering frequency in cooler months or when the plant is not actively growing.
Also known as Garden Geranium · Garden Pelargonium · Hybrid Geranium
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to pets. See toxicity details.
Pelargonium Hybridum offers vibrant blooms and attractive foliage, a popular choice for containers, window boxes, and garden beds, thriving in sunny locations.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-draining potting mix or garden soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures are between 15-25°C; protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed regularly during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 3/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Mildly toxic to pets if ingested, causing vomiting and diarrhea.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Ensure good drainage. Reduce watering frequency in cooler months or when the plant is not actively growing.
Prune back leggy stems to encourage bushier growth and more blooms. Remove spent flowers regularly to promote continuous flowering. Pinching off the tips of young plants will encourage a more compact form.
Pruning can be done anytime.
Propagate from stem cuttings taken in spring or early summer. Select healthy, non-flowering shoots, cut 7-10 cm pieces, and dip the cut end in rooting hormone.
Insert into a moist potting mix and keep in a warm, bright location.
Repot Pelargonium × hybridum annually or bi-annually in spring, moving to a pot that is only slightly larger. Use a well-draining potting mix.
If the plant is pot-bound, gently loosen the roots before repotting to encourage new growth.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Pelargonium Hybridum (Pelargonium × hybridum)
Where Pelargonium Hybridum (Pelargonium × hybridum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Malva |
| Species | Pelargonium capitatum |
Similar in genus Pelargonium
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