Plant Care Hardy Geranium

Hardy Geranium

Taxonomy

Geranium spp.
Geranium
Geraniaceae
Geraniales

How to care for Hardy Geranium

💦 Water

How often to water your Hardy Geranium

Water needs for Hardy Geranium
0.5 cups
every 9

Hardy 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 Hardy Geranium

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Hardy Geranium in your home

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

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

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

Hardy Geranium does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Hardy Geranium

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

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

How to Grow Hardy Geranium →

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Common Hardy Geranium Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Hardy Geranium →


💦 Water Needs

Hardy 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.

Hardy Geranium Water Frequency →

Hardy Geranium Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Hardy 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 🏡.

Hardy Geranium Light Requirements →

Hardy Geranium Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Hardy Geranium is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


🪴 Soil

Hardy 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 Hardy Geranium →

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When and How to Successfully Repot Hardy Geranium →

What Are Healthy Hardy Geranium Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Hardy 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 Hardy Geranium →


🌸 Flowers
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Hardy Geranium is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Hardy Geranium Lifecycle →

Hardy Geranium Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Hardy 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 Hardy 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 Hardy Geranium

Hardy Geranium

Hardy 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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