sorrel cranesbill

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P. acetosum is an upright, evergreen perennial, up to 60cm tall, with succulent stems bearing fleshy, grey-green leaves. From spring to summer bears sparse clusters of star-shaped, salmon-pink flowers with long, narrow petals

Scientific classification

Species: sorrel cranesbill (Pelargonium acetosum)
Genus: Pelargonium
Family: Geraniaceae

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Toxicity: Bedding · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of sorrel cranesbill

Distribution map

Temp Southern Africa

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of sorrel cranesbill

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sorrel cranesbill care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Deadhead regularly

Propagation

Take softwood cuttings in summer and overwinter plants in frost free conditions or take softwood cuttings in spring

Growing

Grow in fertile well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. To overwinter, grow small plants in late summer from cuttings or cut back old plants by one third and lift for storage in a frost-free place, repotting in spring when growth resumes

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to foot and root rots in wet soils and by grey moulds in humid conditions. Pelargonium viruses can also be a problem, particularly if plants are maintained by cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse leafhopper, vine weevil, caterpillars, thrips, and fungus gnats. Aphids can also be problematic, generally more so on over-wintered plants

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