Geranium pusillum Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Small-flowered Crane' s-bill or Small Geranium is a perennial plant in the genus Geranium. It is native to most of the United States and Canada. This ornamental plant has beautiful, purplish-pink flowers, but unfortunately, if ingested, it is dangerous to pets.
Common Name |
Small-flowered Crane's-bill or Small Geranium
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Plant Type
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Annuals
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Geranium pusillum
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Genus
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Geranium
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Family
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Geraniaceae
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Order
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Geraniales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Geranium pusillum Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Geranium pusillum.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Geranium pusillum needs water once every
7 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Geranium pusillum needs about 0.2 L per 7 days. |
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Geranium pusillum Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Geranium pusillum to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Geranium pusillum to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Geranium pusillum Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Geranium pusillum. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Geranium pusillum plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Geranium pusillum Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Geranium pusillum plant. |
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Maximum Height |
10 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
10 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
Silvery Pink
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Geranium pusillum toxic to pets? |
Yes
Geranium pusillum plants are poisonous to cats and dogs if touched or ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Geranium pusillum Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Geranium pusillum, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
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Geranium pusillum Native Region |
Find out where the Geranium pusillum plant originated. |
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Country |
North America
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