Pelargonium radens

Geranium

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Common Name:

Geranium

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Geranium (Pelargonium radens) - Description

Pelargonium radens is a species of Pelargonium. It is an evergreen perennial plant, growing to up to 1. 5 m (4 ft 11 in) high. It has deeply cut triangular scented gray-green leaves and in the summer bears clusters of small pink-purple flowers, followed by small curly-tailed brownish seeds. It is originally from the southern and eastern Cape, South Africa, where it grows in ravines or gorges near streams or among shrubs on mountainsides.

Geranium (Pelargonium radens) - Blooming

Blooms when the weather gets warm.

Geranium (Pelargonium radens) - 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.

Geranium (Pelargonium radens) - 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.

Geranium (Pelargonium radens) - Pest

Aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites.

Geranium (Pelargonium radens) - 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.