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Geranium platypetalum (Geranium platypetalum)

Geranium platypetalum is a perennial herb with attractive foliage and delicate pink to purple flowers, blooming in late spring to early summer.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers loam or sandy loam.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed 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 winter.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers loam or sandy loam.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal range 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Use balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Palmate

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGeraniales
  • familyGeraniaceae
  • genusGeranium
  • speciesGeranium platypetalum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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