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Oakleaf Geranium (Pelargonium quercifolium)

Oakleaf Geranium (Pelargonium quercifolium) is a perennial shrub with deeply lobed, oak-like leaves and pink to purple flowers, often with darker markings.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix or garden soil, slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-24°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.

Water

Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix or garden soil, slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-24°C.

Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Reduce or stop in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.6-1.2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed, Oak-like

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Geraniospermum quercifolium (L.f.) Kuntze
Geranium oxoniense Andrews
Geranium quercifolium L.f.
Geranium terebinthinaceum Aiton ex Murray
Pelargonium karrooense R.Knuth
Pelargonium spinii Colla
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGeraniales
  • familyGeraniaceae
  • genusPelargonium
  • speciesPelargonium quercifolium
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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