Plant Care Bigroot Geranium

Bigroot Geranium

Also known as

Rock Crane's-bill and bigroot geranium

Taxonomy

Geranium macrorrhizum
Geranium
Geraniaceae
Geraniales

How to care for Bigroot Geranium

💦 Water

How often to water your Bigroot Geranium

Water needs for Bigroot Geranium
0.5 cups
every 9

Bigroot 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 Bigroot Geranium

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Bigroot Geranium in your home

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

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

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

Bigroot Geranium does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Bigroot Geranium

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

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

Benefits of Growing Bigroot Geranium →

Common Bigroot Geranium Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Bigroot 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.

Bigroot Geranium Water Frequency →

Bigroot Geranium Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Bigroot 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 🏡.

Bigroot Geranium Light Requirements →

Bigroot Geranium Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

Bigroot Geranium Toxicity to Cats →

Bigroot Geranium Toxicity to Dogs →

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🪴 Soil

Bigroot 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 Bigroot Geranium →

When and How to Successfully Repot Bigroot Geranium →


💩 Fertilizer

Bigroot 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 Bigroot Geranium →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Bigroot Geranium can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Bigroot Geranium Temperature Tolerance →


🧐 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 Bigroot Geranium

Bigroot Geranium

Bigroot 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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