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Geranium ocellatum (Geranium ocellatum)

Ocellated geranium (Geranium ocellatum) is a small, annual flowering plant native to the Himalayas, known for its delicate pink flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. A standard potting mix is suitable for container growing.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. A standard potting mix is suitable for container growing.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Tolerates cooler temperatures but is frost-sensitive.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.1-0.3 m

Spread

0.2-0.4 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Palmate

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Geranium kweichowense C.C.Huang
Geranium tapintzense C.C.Huang
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGeraniales
  • familyGeraniaceae
  • genusGeranium
  • speciesGeranium ocellatum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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