Plant profile
Geranium
Pelargonium hortorum
Classic balcony bloomer with rounded leaves and cheerful flower clusters.
Care snapshot
Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Every 3-4 days
Difficulty
Easy
Growth
Medium
Space
Small space, up to 60 cm
Typical cost
₹80-200
Why it works
Good fit notes
Classic balcony bloomer
Care tip: Give morning sun and avoid waterlogging
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Garden geranium/Pelargonium is commonly treated as toxic to cats and dogs due to geraniol/linalool-type compounds; human risk is generally mild irritation.
Keep away from chewing pets; wash hands after pruning if skin-sensitive.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Buy compact plants with many buds and aromatic healthy leaves.
- Avoid overly soft growth from shade-grown stock.
Avoid
- Stem rot
- Whiteflies
- Leggy growth
- No buds in season
Plant personality
Useful traits
Most nursery 'geraniums' are Pelargonium, not true Geranium species.
They like sun and airflow but dislike soggy media.
Scented foliage and flowers make them attractive but unsafe for chewing pets.
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