Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering frequency during the dormant winter months.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Also known as Peninsula Storksbill Hybrid · Rose Geranium · Rose-Scent Geranium
Rose Scented Geranium (Pelargonium capitatum) is a fragrant shrub known for its rose-scented leaves, often used in potpourri and perfumery.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering and scent.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-24°C. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season with a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
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 to the touch. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering frequency during the dormant winter months.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Pinch back young plants to promote branching. Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage more blooms.
Heavy pruning can be done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Select healthy, non-flowering shoots, cut them into 7-10 cm lengths, and dip the cut end in rooting hormone.
Plant in well-draining potting mix and keep moist.
Repot every 1-2 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one, with good drainage holes. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend for cacti and succulents.
Repot in spring.
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Where Rose Scented Geranium (Pelargonium capitatum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Geraniales |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Pelargonium |
| Species | Pelargonium capitatum × cucullatum |
Similar in genus Pelargonium
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