Ivy geranium
Pelargonium peltatum · Pelargoniums · Geranium family
Also known as: Ivy-leaved Geranium · Cascading Geranium · Trailing Geranium
Easy20–100cmNot pet-safe
Ivy geranium care at a glance
Ivy geranium (Pelargonium peltatum) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Ivy geranium
Possible pests on Ivy geranium include Aphids and Whitefly. Possible diseases include Grey mould and Pelargonium rust. Ivy geranium is toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Aphids Medium
- Whitefly Medium
Disease
- Grey mould Medium
- Pelargonium rust Medium
Toxicity
- General GI irritation Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Ivy geranium
- Which pests affect Ivy geranium?
- Possible pests on Ivy geranium include Aphids and Whitefly.
- Which diseases affect Ivy geranium?
- Possible diseases include Grey mould and Pelargonium rust.
- Is Ivy geranium toxic to cats and dogs?
- Ivy geranium is toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Ivy geranium need?
- Ivy geranium has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Ivy geranium need?
- Ivy geranium prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Ivy geranium frost-hardy?
- Ivy geranium is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 5 °C.