Zonal geranium works well as a house plant with clusters of flowers in several colors.
House Plant: Zonal Geranium
Zonal geranium is a well-known garden plant that also makes an excellent flowering plant for the home. It bears thick, succulent branches and fragrant, roundish leaves, sometimes marked with a dark, horseshoe-shaped zone. The flowers are borne in rounded heads and come in shades of red, pink, lavender, white, and purple.
Avoid humid air that can cause black stem rot at the base of the plant. Mildew can be prevented by removing faded flowers and leaves.
Zonal Geranium Quick Facts:
Scientific Name: Pelargonium hortorum
Common Name: Zonal Geranium
Light Requirement for Zonal Geranium: Full Sun to Bright Light
Water Requirement for Zonal Geranium: Drench, Let Dry
Humidity for Zonal Geranium: Average Home
Temperature for Zonal Geranium: House to Cool
Fertilizer for Zonal Geranium: High Phosphorus
Potting Mix for Zonal Geranium: All-Purpose
Propagation of Zonal Geranium: Stem Cuttings
Decorative Use for Zonal Geranium: Floor, Table
Care Rating for Zonal Geranium: Easy
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