Geranium Geranium

Pelargonium

VARIETIES: 	P. crispum
		P. denticulatum
		P. graveolens
		P. odoratissimum
		Scented geranium leaf - P. tomentosum
		Zonal geranium - P. hortorum - best for indoors.
		Ivy geranium - P. peltatum
				
MAXIMUM HEIGHT:	1 - 3 feet

BLOOMING:	Most bloom from late winter through to the following fall.
		Ivy geraniums bloom from late spring through to fall.
								
LIGHT: 		At least 4 hours of direct sunlight per day.
					
TEMPERATURE: 	Night = 50 - 55°F (10 - 13°C), but will tolerate night temperatures
			up to 65°F (18°C).
		Day = 68 - 72°F (20 - 22°C)

WATERING: 	Allow soil to become moderately dry between thorough waterings. 

FERTILIZING: 	MARCH - AUGUST: Fertilize every two weeks.
		Fertilize monthly for the balance of the year.

PROPAGATION:	Any season from stem cuttings.


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