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Fancy-leaf Geranium.

Pelargonium zonale

Pronunciación peh-lar-GOH-nee-um ZOH-nay-lee

También se conoce como Horse-shoe Pelargonium, Horseshoe Geranium, Horseshoe Pelargonium, Horseshoe Storksbill

horseshoe geranium
Foto de Shaun Swanepoel (CC BY) via iNaturalist

This is a popular, classic bedding plant known for its bold, often colorful, deeply lobed leaves and clusters of bright flowers. Fancy-leaf geraniums are typically grown as annuals in cooler climates but are perennial in warmer regions.

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Care level
Easy
Plant type
Tender perennial, often grown as annual
Light
Full sun
Indoor light
direct
Water
Every 7 to 14 days
Mature size
Up to 2 feet tall and wide
Growth rate
medium
Hardiness
USDA 9 to 11
Bloom time
Late spring through fall

Cuidados

Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage more blooms. Protect from frost as it is not cold-hardy.

Watering
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
Feeding
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Pruning
Pinch back young plants to encourage bushier growth and prune lightly after flowering to shape.
Repotting
Repot every 1-2 years into a slightly larger container when root-bound.
Soil
Well-draining potting mix
Soil pH
Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0-7.0)
Temperature
10 to 24°C
Humidity
30 to 50%

Seguridad

Pets
This plant may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested by pets.

Cómo identificarla

  • Zonal leaf markings
  • Deeply lobed leaves
  • Upright growth habit
  • Clusters of flowers
  • Fleshy stems
Height
0.3 to 0.6m
Spread
0.3 to 0.6m
Leaves
Green, Maroon, Silver, Bronze, evergreen
Flowers
Red, Pink, White, Salmon, Purple, 2.5 to 3.5cm

Cómo cultivarla

Propagation
Cuttings
When to plant
Spring

Ciencia

Family
Geraniaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Order
Geraniales
Class
Magnoliopsida

A lo largo del año

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Flowering
Fruiting
Foliage

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

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