Geranium sanguineum Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Bloody Crane's-bill, botanically named Geranium sanguineum, is a flowering perennial plant in Geraniaceae. This plant has a thick rhizome, hanging stems that climb, and many branches that can reach even 30-50 cm in height. In this flowering plant, the flowers do not grow in clusters alone.
Common Name |
Bloody Crane's-bill or Bloody Geranium
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Geranium sanguineum
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Genus
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Geranium
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Family
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Geraniaceae
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Order
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Geraniales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Geranium sanguineum Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Geranium sanguineum.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Geranium sanguineum needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Geranium sanguineum needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Geranium sanguineum Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Geranium sanguineum to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 70°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Geranium sanguineum prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Geranium sanguineum Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Geranium sanguineum. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Geranium sanguineum plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Geranium sanguineum Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Geranium sanguineum plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
Fuchsia
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
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Is Geranium sanguineum toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
Patio And Containers
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Geranium sanguineum Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Geranium sanguineum, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
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Geranium sanguineum Native Region |
Find out where the Geranium sanguineum plant originated. |
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Country |
North America
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Specific Location
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Geranium sanguineum is native to Europe and parts of western Asia. |
