Geranium molle Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The dove's-foot crane's-bill (Geranium molle) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can reach 20 inches in height and is still part of the Geraniaceae family. This ornamental plant has leaves arranged in a rosette, and the upper leaves are stalked, rounded, and hairy with long stems. This plant has reddish-purple flowers with serrated petals.
Common Name |
Dove's-foot Crane's-bill or Dovesfoot Geranium
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Plant Type
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Annuals
Herbs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Geranium molle
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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 molle Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Geranium molle.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Geranium molle needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Geranium molle needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Geranium molle Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Geranium molle to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
70°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Geranium molle prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 80%. |
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Geranium molle Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Geranium molle. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Geranium molle plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Geranium molle Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Geranium molle plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
20 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Geranium molle toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Geranium molle Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Geranium molle, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Geranium molle Native Region |
Find out where the Geranium molle plant originated. |
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Country |
North America
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