Shining Crane's-bill.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Annual herb

Luz

Partial shade to full sun

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

12 to 18 inches

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 6 a 9

Floración

Late spring to mid summer

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy to mimic its natural woodland home. Watch for wilting if the soil dries out too much, and keep an eye out for overcrowding if it starts to spread too quickly.

Riego

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Poda

Trim back spent flower stems to encourage a tidy appearance.

Trasplante

Repot only if the plant becomes root bound in its container.

Suelo

Well draining, moist soil

pH del suelo

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Temperatura

-10 a 30°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Annual, typically 1 year

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

It is generally considered non-toxic but is not meant for consumption.

Niños

Keep away from small children as the plant is not food and may cause minor digestive discomfort.

Alérgenos por contacto

Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from the glandular hairs.

Alérgenos en el aire

There are no notable respiratory allergens associated with this plant.

Comestibilidad

This plant is not considered edible and may cause stomach upset if ingested.

Cómo identificarla

• Glossy, rounded, palmately lobed leaves
• Small pink, five petaled flowers
• Stems often tinged with red
• Hairy, reddish seed capsules

Altura

0,1 a 0,3m

Anchura

0,15 a 0,3m

Hojas

bright green, reddish, deciduous

Flores

pink, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

brown, Summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth on leaves often caused by poor air circulation.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

In colder climates, the plant will die back completely. Ensure the soil is well-drained to prevent root rot during wet winter months.

En maceta

It grows well in containers, provided they have good drainage and are at least 20 cm wide.

Plant in groups with other shade-loving perennials to create a lush, low-maintenance woodland floor.

Buenas compañeras

• Bluebell — They share similar woodland habitat requirements.
• Soft shield fern — The contrasting textures look lovely in a shade garden.

Especies parecidas

• Herb Robert — It is a similar annual geranium with a more sprawling habit.

Ciencia

Familia

Geraniaceae

Género

Geranium

Orden

Geraniales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa.

Conservación

It is not of conservation concern and is often considered a weed in some regions.

It thrives in shaded, rocky habitats and woodland edges where it can easily disperse its seeds.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

ground cover, woodland gardens, rock gardens

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Is this plant invasive?

It can be quite prolific in its self-seeding, so monitor it in small garden beds.

Does it need full sun?

It prefers partial shade but will tolerate full sun if the soil stays moist.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Geranium comes from the Greek word geranos, meaning crane, referring to the beak-like fruit. The specific epithet lucidum means bright or clear, describing the glossy leaves.

Bueno saberlo

• The species name lucidum refers to the shiny appearance of its leaves.
• It is known to self-seed quite freely in favorable conditions.
• The plant often turns a beautiful shade of red in the sun.