Transvaal geranium
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P. transvaalense is a deciduous, tuberous perennial, to 80cm tall, with 5-lobed, hairy leaves, often zoned with dark purple markings, and sprays of pink flowers with red veins
Scientific classification
- Species
- Transvaal geranium (Pelargonium transvaalense)
- Genus
- Pelargonium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Bedding
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Transvaal geranium
Distribution map
Southern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Transvaal geranium
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Transvaal geranium care guide
- Dry upper soil layer before watering, minimal water in cold season
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Dry upper soil layer before watering, minimal water in cold season
Fertilizing
FertilizingFlowering pelargonium liquid feed every two weeks spring to fall
Pruning
PruningDeadhead regularly
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by softwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGood for outdoor display once risk of frost is past. See pelargonium cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Pelargonium rust and Pelargonium viruses
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids in spring
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