Ivy Geranium
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Ivy Geranium
pelargonium peltatum
Ivy Geraniums are colorful flowers that can hang beautifully from pots. They love sunshine and can brighten up any garden or balcony!
Habitat: Gardens, balconies, and sunny spots around homes.
Appearance
The Ivy Geranium has distinctive glossy, ivy-shaped leaves, typically bright green, with some varieties having zones of darker coloration. Its abundant clusters of five-petaled flowers come in shades of pink, red, lavender, and white, often with delicate markings, trailing elegantly from stems.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGeranialesFamilyGeraniaceaeGenusPelargonium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
In its native South Africa, it can be found growing wild, cascading over rocks and bushes.
Its scientific name, Pelargonium, comes from the Greek word for stork, due to its seed pods resembling a stork's beak!
Ivy Geraniums are often called 'Geraniums', but true Geraniums are a different plant family!
Some historical remedies used its leaves for minor skin ailments, though not a common medicine today.
Special abilities
Ability
Thirsty Survivor
Ivy Geranium can store water in its slightly succulent stems and leaves, helping it survive short periods of drought.
Ability
Cascading Climber
Its long, trailing stems allow it to cascade beautifully from hanging baskets or climb over walls, providing ground cover.
Ability
Self-Cleaning Bloom
Some varieties drop faded flowers naturally, meaning it takes less effort to keep it looking fresh and vibrant.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-100 cm
- Spread
- 30-100 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to fall, year-round in warm climates
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers to collect nectar and pollen.
eats
Green Peach Aphid
Myzus persicae
Feeds on sap from leaves and stems.
eats
Two-spotted Spider Mite
Tetranychus urticae
Feeds on plant cells, causing stippling.
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Cascade GeraniumPansy GeraniumTrailing Geranium
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Ivy Geranium?
30-100 cm
How wide does Ivy Geranium spread?
30-100 cm
How big are the flowers on Ivy Geranium?
2-4 cm
When does Ivy Geranium bloom?
Spring to fall, year-round in warm climates
Is Ivy Geranium edible?
No
Is Ivy Geranium toxic?
Mild
What is Ivy Geranium's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Ivy Geranium pollinated?
Insect
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