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Sweet Scented Geranium

3.9 out of 5 (7 experiences)

Survivor

Large, lush leaves

About Sweet Scented Geranium

Sweet Scented Geranium is a super popular houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Plant parents describe this plant as being a survivor and having large, lush leaves with a whopping 2126 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

Sweet Scented Geranium likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Sweet Scented Geranium belongs to the Pelargonium genus, and is native to Southern Africa.

⚠️ Sweet Scented 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.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Pelargonium graveolens

Genus

Pelargonium

Family

Geraniaceae

Order

Geraniales

Also known as

Rose Geranium

How to care for Sweet Scented Geranium

💦 Water

How often to water your Sweet Scented Geranium

Sweet Scented 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Sweet Scented Geranium in your home

Sweet Scented Geranium love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Sweet Scented Geranium does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Sweet Scented Geranium

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

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Sweet Scented 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Sweet Scented 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Sweet Scented 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.

💨 Humidity

Sweet Scented Geranium 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

Sweet Scented Geranium 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!

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💩 Fertilizer

Sweet Scented 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 Sweet Scented Geranium →

🌎 Native Region

Sweet Scented Geranium is native to Tropical and Subtropical regions worldwide.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Sweet Scented Geranium can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-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 Sweet Scented 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.

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Care Summary for Sweet Scented Geranium

Sweet Scented 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.

What other plant parents say

Survivor 4

Large, lush leaves 3

Fast grower 2

Easy to propagate 2

Browns easily 1

Pest magnet 1

Blooms easily 1

@@elsabetts

9 Plants

1,122 XP

07/16/2021

I haven’t had any luck with this it seems to be a difficult plant for me to look after

Browns easily

Pest magnet

Sweet Scented Geranium plant photo by @elsabetts named Lemon scented Geranium on Greg, the plant care app.

@@AuGeo

1 Plants

31 XP

St Helens, England

06/16/2021

The app says I need to water it every twelve days, but mine got really sad, so I would suggest watering often. Also, if you crush the leaves it releases a nice scent and you can also make tea with it.

Fast grower

Easy to propagate

Blooms easily

Survivor