Plant Care Meadow Geranium

Meadow Geranium

About Meadow Geranium

Meadow Geranium is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Meadow Geranium likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Meadow Geranium belongs to the Geranium genus, and is native to Europe and Asia.

Taxonomy

Geranium pratense
Geranium
Geraniaceae
Geraniales

Also known as

meadow crane's-bill

How to care for Meadow Geranium

💦 Water

How often to water your Meadow Geranium

Water needs for Meadow Geranium
0.5 cups
every 9

Meadow Geranium 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 Meadow Geranium

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Meadow Geranium in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Meadow Geranium: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Meadow Geranium love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Meadow Geranium does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Meadow Geranium

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Meadow Geranium: 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 Meadow Geranium after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Meadow Geranium is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Meadow Geranium →

Benefits of Growing Meadow Geranium →

Common Meadow Geranium Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Meadow Geranium →


💦 Water Needs

Meadow Geranium 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.

Meadow Geranium Water Frequency →

Meadow Geranium Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Meadow Geranium 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 🏡.

Meadow Geranium Light Requirements →

Meadow Geranium Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Meadow Geranium 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.


🪴 Soil

Meadow Geranium is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Meadow Geranium →

Best Pots for Meadow Geranium →

When and How to Successfully Repot Meadow Geranium →

What Are Healthy Meadow Geranium Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Meadow Geranium 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 Meadow Geranium →


🌦️ 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 Meadow Geranium, 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 Meadow Geranium

Meadow Geranium

Meadow Geranium


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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