How often should I water Geranium rotundifolium?
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Round-Leaved Crane's-Bill (Geranium rotundifolium)
Geranium rotundifolium, the Round-Leaved Crane's-Bill, is a low-growing annual herb with small, pink to purplish flowers and rounded leaves.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Blooms best with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Watering
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Soil
Well-draining soil is essential. Adaptable to various soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay.
Temperature
Thrives in moderate temperatures between 15-25 °C during the day.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Feed sparingly with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during spring and summer.
Care Requirements
Light
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Blooms best with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Tolerates some shade but may flower less prolifically.
Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in cooler months.
Soil
Well-draining soil is essential. Adaptable to various soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay.
Temperature
Thrives in moderate temperatures between 15-25 °C during the day.
Can tolerate cooler nights.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Feed sparingly with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during spring and summer.
Avoid over-fertilization which can lead to leggy growth.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
0.1-0.3 m
Spread
0.2-0.4 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None (Annual)
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Palmate
Flower Size
1-1.5 cm
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Flowering & Fruiting Cycles
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Northern hemisphere
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Peak bloom · JunPeak fruit · Jun
FloweringFruiting
Southern hemisphere
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Peak bloom · AugPeak fruit · Aug
FloweringFruiting
Synonyms
Geranium core Kostel.
Geranium malvaceum Wahlenb.
Geranium pinnatifidum Picard
Geranium propinquum Salisb.
Geranium semiorbiculare Merrem
Geranium strictum Picard
Geranium subrotundum Ehrh. ex Hoffm.
Geranium viscidulum Fr.
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderGeraniales
- familyGeraniaceae
- genusGeranium
- speciesGeranium rotundifolium
Toxicity
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
Additional Care Tips
Water moderately, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during active growth. Reduce watering in winter.
Deadheading spent flowers can encourage more blooms and prevent self-seeding if desired. Minimal pruning is generally needed for this annual.
Easily grown from seed sown directly outdoors in spring after the last frost. Can also be started indoors a few weeks prior.
As an annual, repotting is not typically necessary. If grown in a container, ensure adequate space for root development.
FAQs
What kind of soil does Round-Leaved Crane's-Bill prefer?
It prefers well-draining soil and is adaptable to various types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils.
Can Geranium rotundifolium be grown indoors?
While it can be grown indoors, it is primarily an outdoor plant and thrives best with ample sunlight and good air circulation.
When does Geranium rotundifolium bloom?
This plant typically blooms from May through August, producing small pink to purplish flowers.
Is Geranium rotundifolium poisonous to pets or humans?
No, Geranium rotundifolium is not considered poisonous to pets or humans.