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Zonal Geranium

Pelargonium × hortorum

Other known names: Garden geranium

A sun-loving flowering plant with rounded scented foliage and colorful bloom clusters.

Starter guide. This bundled guide provides practical starting information while its full source and review record is being prepared.

LightBright filtered lightWaterAs roots or the airy medium approach drynessDifficultyEasySafetyToxic

Toxic. Toxic to pets

Care

Light
Bright filtered light
Water
As roots or the airy medium approach dryness
Growing medium
Species-appropriate airy flowering mix
Feeding
Bloom or balanced feed at reduced strength
Temperature
60–82°F
Humidity
Average to high with airflow

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Characteristics

A sun-loving flowering plant with rounded scented foliage and colorful bloom clusters.

Names & botanical identity

Accepted name
Pelargonium × hortorum
Plant group
Flowering Plants
Other known names
Garden geranium
Safety
Toxic
Toxic to pets

Growth

Growth habit
Flowering tropical or epiphyte
Native range
Varies by species
Temperature
60–82°F
Humidity
Average to high with airflow
Difficulty
Easy

Propagation

Division, offsets, stem cuttings, or seed

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Problems to recognize

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History & lineage

Zonal Geranium is recorded botanically as Pelargonium × hortorum. Lorekeeper keeps accepted and former names connected so the guide remains findable as taxonomy changes.

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