Planting and Growing cactus geranium
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Allow partial soil drying before watering, avoid cold wet compost around roots |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | High-potash pelargonium feed every two weeks through blooming warm season |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water cactus geranium?
Allow partial soil drying before watering, avoid cold wet compost around roots
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for cactus geranium?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for cactus geranium?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for cactus geranium?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for cactus geranium?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize cactus geranium?
High-potash pelargonium feed every two weeks through blooming warm season
Learn more →How to Prune cactus geranium?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate cactus geranium?
Propagate by seed sown in spring, or by softwood cuttings in early autumn. Allow cuttings to dry for 2-3 days before inserting into medium
Learn more →How to Transplant cactus geranium?
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Learn more →How to Care for cactus geranium in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant cactus geranium?
Grow in well-drained, sandy loam in a sunny spot. Plants are drought tolerant once established, keep almost dry during the dormant period. May tolerate temperatures down to -3°C for short periods, but will need protection from heavy frosts
Learn more →How to Repot cactus geranium?
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Learn more →How to Harvest cactus geranium?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds, black leg, pelargonium rust and pelargonium viruses
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, glasshouse leafhopper, root mealybugs, aphids, caterpillars, thrips, fungus gnats and glasshouse whitefly
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of cactus geranium
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