Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001045
11/12/99
Pelargonium domesticum--Martha Washington Geranium
Type: house plant
Comments: This type of geranium is more difficult to grow
than other types. It needs a sunny growing area and
well-drained soil. Allow slight, but not complete, soil
drying between watering. Use a dilute liquid fertilizer
at weekly intervals on actively growing plants. No flower
buds form if the temperature goes above 60 degrees.
Martha Washington Geranium grows best with lots of fresh
air and when pot bound. The plants are cut back and put
in semi-sun after flowering.
Propagation: Propagation is by cuttings taken in July and
rooted in sand.
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