Martha Washington Geranium Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Martha Washington Geranium is a stunning plant, thanks to its striking color palette and glossy foliage. This flowering perennial can add a bold pop of color to any garden. It tends to bloom in winter and spring. This plant is also very low maintenance and can be easily grown in one year. It usually grows to a height of 2 feet or more.
Common Name |
Regal Geranium
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Pelargonium × domesticum
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Genus
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Pelargonium
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Family
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Geraniaceae
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Order
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Geraniales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Martha Washington Geranium Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Martha Washington Geranium.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Martha Washington Geranium needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Martha Washington Geranium needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Martha Washington Geranium Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Martha Washington Geranium to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 70°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Martha Washington Geranium to thrive is between 40% and 70%. |
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Martha Washington Geranium Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Martha Washington Geranium. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Martha Washington Geranium plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
alkaline
neutral
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Martha Washington Geranium Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Martha Washington Geranium plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
Purple
Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Martha Washington Geranium toxic to pets? |
Yes
Martha Washington Geranium is also toxic to dogs. |
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Garden Style |
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Patio And Containers
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Martha Washington Geranium Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Martha Washington Geranium, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
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Martha Washington Geranium Native Region |
Find out where the Martha Washington Geranium plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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