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Geranium dalmaticum (Geranium dalmaticum)

Geranium dalmaticum is a low-growing perennial herb native to the Balkans, featuring small, star-shaped pink to purple flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed sparingly during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Afternoon shade beneficial in hot climates.

Water

Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal range 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed sparingly during the growing season.

Use balanced liquid fertilizer diluted.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental, Flowering

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-0.2 m

Spread

0.3-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen to evergreen

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Geranium microrhizon (Freyn) A.W.Hill & E.Salisb.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGeraniales
  • familyGeraniaceae
  • genusGeranium
  • speciesGeranium dalmaticum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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