Plant Care Shining Geranium

Shining Geranium

Also known as

Shining crane's-bill, Shining cranesbill, Shining geranium and Shiny geranium

Taxonomy

Geranium lucidum
Geranium
Geraniaceae
Geraniales

How to care for Shining Geranium

💦 Water

How often to water your Shining Geranium

Water needs for Shining Geranium
0.5 cups
every 9

Shining 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 Shining Geranium

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Shining Geranium in your home

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

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

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

Shining Geranium does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Shining Geranium

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Shining 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.

Shining Geranium Water Frequency →

Shining Geranium Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Shining 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 🏡.

Shining Geranium Light Requirements →

Shining Geranium Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Shining 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

Shining 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 Shining Geranium →

When and How to Successfully Repot Shining Geranium →


💩 Fertilizer

Shining 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 Shining Geranium →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Shining Geranium can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Shining Geranium Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 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 Shining 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 Shining Geranium

Shining Geranium

Shining 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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