Geranium (Pelargonium bicolor)
Care, watering, light and tips for Geranium on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Geraniaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Geranium
Pelargonium bicolor, also known as "muškát dvojfarebný", is an evergreen geranium prized for its distinctive bicolored flowers, which typically feature white petals with a crimson or deep pink blotch or edge. It's a compact, bushy plant that adds a classic and elegant touch to pots, hanging baskets, and garden borders. Its prolific blooming and attractive foliage make it a popular choice for brightening up patios and balconies.
Native range
South Africa
Care tips
It requires full sun for abundant flowering, although it tolerates some partial shade in very hot climates. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out slightly between waterings to avoid waterlogging, which is its main enemy. Use a well-drained substrate rich in organic matter. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot and a lack of blooms.
How to save a dying Geranium
- Warning signs
- Yellow or soft leaves, stems rotting from the base, no flowering.
- First aid
- Remove damaged leaves and stems. Check drainage. If soil is waterlogged, repot with dry substrate.
- What kills it
- Overwatering. Geraniums are very sensitive to waterlogging and root rot.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly. Good drainage and moderate watering are key for recovery.