Pelargonium x hortorum

Pelargonium Hortorum

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Common Name:

Pelargonium Hortorum

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

60 cm

Maximum width:

35 cm

Pelargonium Hortorum (Pelargonium x hortorum) - Description

Pelargonium hortorum (also called Garden Geranium, Malva or Malvón) is a species of geranium most commonly used as an ornamental plant. Species include the usual nursery "seed-grown" and the "cutting grown", which can easily be grown at home by cutting and planting side branches. These are stocky, large with double flowers.

Pelargonium Hortorum (Pelargonium x hortorum) - Blooming

Blooms when the weather gets warm.

Pelargonium Hortorum (Pelargonium x hortorum) - Growth

Pelargoniums perform best in climates that have hot, dry days and cool nights, similar to that of western South Africa. There are many species which result in varied plant needs. Can be grown outdoors year round in climates that have mild winters.

Pelargonium Hortorum (Pelargonium x hortorum) - Planting

Sow seeds from late winter to early spring when average temperatures rise above 70F. Stem cuttings can be taken in spring, late summer or early fall.

Pelargonium Hortorum (Pelargonium x hortorum) - Pest

Aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites.

Pelargonium Hortorum (Pelargonium x hortorum) - Interesting facts

Plants in the genus Pelargonium are often times mistaken as members of the genus Geranium. Plants in Pelargonium do have the common name of Geranium, but from a botanical standpoint they are not true Geraniums. Pelargoniums are mostly native to South Africa, while true Geraniums are native to the Northern Hemisphere. Pelargoniums have woody bases and are all perennials, whereas true Geraniums are not all woody-based and include both annuals and perennials.