Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001046
11/12/99
Pelargonium x hortorum--Geranium
Type: house plant
Comments: Garden Geraniums may be potted and grown as
house plants. Use a sunny area such as a south or west
window. Geranium needs a well-drained soil mix, allowed
to dry slightly between watering. Use a house plant
fertilizer according to label directions. Although
geranium requires sun it also likes cool temperatures.
Ideal temperatures are 65 to 70 degrees during the day and
60 to 65 degrees at night. Geraniums prefer to be
potbound. Flowering is best in good light. Oedema will
be a problem in winter. Too much shade and nitrogen
causes lush growth but few flowers.
Propagation: Propagation is by stem tip cuttings.
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