Zonal geranium
Pelargonium zonale · Pelargoniums · Geranium family
Also known as: Horseshoe Geranium · Garden Geranium
Easy30–60cmNot pet-safe
Zonal geranium care at a glance
Zonal geranium (Pelargonium zonale) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Zonal geranium
Possible pests on Zonal geranium include Aphids, Whitefly, Vine weevil and Thrips. A common disease is Pelargonium rust. Also possible: Grey mould and Plant viruses. Zonal geranium is toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Aphids Medium
- Whitefly Medium
- Vine weevil Medium
- Thrips Low
Disease
- Pelargonium rust High
- Grey mould Medium
- Plant viruses Medium
Toxicity
- Essential oils (geraniol/linalool) Medium
Weather
- Frost damage High
A baseline from curated sources, not a command. You decide in the end.
Frequently asked questions about Zonal geranium
- Which pests affect Zonal geranium?
- Possible pests on Zonal geranium include Aphids, Whitefly, Vine weevil and Thrips.
- Which diseases affect Zonal geranium?
- A common disease is Pelargonium rust. Also possible: Grey mould and Plant viruses.
- Is Zonal geranium toxic to cats and dogs?
- Zonal geranium is toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Zonal geranium need?
- Zonal geranium has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Zonal geranium need?
- Zonal geranium prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Zonal geranium frost-hardy?
- Zonal geranium is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 5 °C.