Pelargonium cordifolium

Ivy-leaved Pelargonium

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Vining pelargonium with heart-shaped foliage. Pink/red flowers in summer. Ideal for hanging baskets or ground cover. Native to South Africa.
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Plant Details

Common Name Ivy-leaved Pelargonium
Family Geraniaceae
Genus Pelargonium
Species Cordifolium
Origin South Africa
Blooming Summer to early autumn, pink or red clusters
Leaf Color Bright green with occasional maroon markings
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix with perlite or sand for drainage

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Watering

Water when top soil dries, avoid waterlogging. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade; requires bright light for optimal flowering

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Fertilization

Feed every 2 weeks during growing season with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half

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Pruning

Pinch back tips to encourage bushiness, remove spent flowers regularly to prevent seed set

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug 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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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 3400
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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