Plant Care Red geraniums

Red geraniums

Taxonomy

Pelargonium spp.
Pelargonium
Geraniaceae
Geraniales

How to care for Red geraniums

💦 Water

How often to water your Red geraniums

Water needs for Red geraniums
0.5 cups
every 9

Red geraniums needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Red geraniums

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Red geraniums in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Red geraniums: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Red geraniums love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Red geraniums does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Red geraniums in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Red geraniums

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Red geraniums: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Red geraniums after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level
💦 Water Needs

Red geraniums prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Red geraniums Water Frequency →

Red geraniums Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Red geraniums requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Red geraniums Light Requirements →

Red geraniums Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Red geraniums is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


💨 Humidity

Red geraniums doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Red geraniums Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Red geraniums does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Red geraniums →

Best Pots for Red geraniums →

When and How to Successfully Repot Red geraniums →

What Are Healthy Red geraniums Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Red geraniums should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Red geraniums →


🌎 Native Region

Red geraniums is native to Tropical and Subtropical regions worldwide.


🌸 Flowers
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Red geraniums grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Red geraniums Lifecycle →

Red geraniums Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Red geraniums →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Red geraniums, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Red geraniums

Red geraniums

Red geraniums


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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