Pelargonium Black Velvet F1 Salmon

Salmon Zonal Geranium

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Compact zonal pelargonium with distinctive dark foliage markings and vibrant salmon-pink blooms. Ideal for containers or bright indoor spots.
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Plant Details

Common Name Salmon Zonal Geranium
Family Geraniaceae
Genus Pelargonium
Species Hortorum
Variety Black Velvet F1 Salmon
Origin South Africa (Cultivar)
Blooming Spring to Autumn with deadheading
Leaf Color Dark green with black center markings
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining peat-based mix with perlite or coarse sand for aeration

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Watering

Water when topsoil is dry to touch. Avoid wetting leaves to prevent fungal rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best foliage color and flowering; tolerate partial shade in extreme heat

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Fertilization

Feed every 2 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer during active growth (Spring-Summer)

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Pruning

Pinch growing tips for bushiness; deadhead spent blooms regularly

Pest Control Aphid Botrytis Spider Mite Thrip Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 6 months
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May
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 84°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 65%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2500 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
80 – 450
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 55%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
250 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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