Plant Care Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium

Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium

Also known as

Herba althaea, Wildemalva and Pelargonium citrosum

Taxonomy

Pelargonium cucullatum
Pelargonium
Geraniaceae
Geraniales

How to care for Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium

💦 Water

How often to water your Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium

Water needs for Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium
0.5 cups
every 9

Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium 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 Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium: 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 Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium 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 🏡.

Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium 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.


💨 Humidity

Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium 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.

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🪴 Soil

Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium 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 Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium →

When and How to Successfully Repot Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium →


💩 Fertilizer

Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium 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 Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium →


🌎 Native Region

Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium is native to Tropical and Subtropical regions worldwide.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 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 Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium, 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 Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium

Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium

Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium


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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