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Pelargonium fragrans

Pelargonium fragrans
Photo: Stickpen, Public domain

Pelargonium fragrans is a small, spreading scented-leaf geranium (a hybrid of P. odoratissimum and P. exstipulatum) grown for its waxy, aromatic leaves. Keep it in bright light with well-drained soil and let it dry out between waterings.

Family
Geraniaceae (Geranium family)
Light
Bright indirect, Full sun
Water
Water thoroughly when the top of the soil is dry, and avoid soggy roots.
Soil
Free-draining potting mix with grit or perlite.
Temperature
15–25 °C; protect below 5 °C
How easy
Easy
Safety
Toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA).

About

Pelargonium × fragrans (or 'Fragrans') is a pelargonium hybrid between Pelargonium odoratissimum and Pelargonium exstipulatum. It is in the subgenus Reniforme along with Pelargonium sidoides and Pelargonium abrotanifolium.

Uses

As well as being a houseplant or outdoor perennial depending on climate, Pelargonium × fragrans has another use. The leaves are very aromatic and can be used in something like potpourri.

Other Pelargonium plants

Sorrel Leaf Pelargonium · Pilgrim's Rest Pelargonium · Austral storks bill · Rose scented geranium · Pelargonium 'citrosum' · Heart-leaved pelargonium · Nutmeg Scented Pelargonium · Old father live forever · Crisped Leaf Pelargonium · Hooded crane's bill · Dolomite Storksbill · Pelargonium drummondii

Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Pelargonium × fragrans by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.

The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.

Pet safety from the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant lists.

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