Bigroot Geranium Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Bigroot geranium (Geranium macrorrhizum) is a perennial with five-lobed or palmate leaves that are fragrant when crushed. It blooms in summer with pale pink flowers and is often used as an ornamental. It prefers temperate climates. Bigroot geranium is widely used in traditional medicine, often in aromatherapy.
Common Name |
Bigroot Geranium, Bulgarian Geranium, and Rock Crane's-bill
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Geranium macrorrhizum
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Genus
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Geranium
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Family
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Geraniaceae
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Order
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Geraniales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Bigroot Geranium Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Bigroot Geranium.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Bigroot Geranium needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Bigroot Geranium needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Bigroot Geranium Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Bigroot Geranium to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Bigroot Geranium to thrive is between 40% and 70%. |
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Bigroot Geranium Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Bigroot Geranium. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Bigroot Geranium plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
alkaline
neutral
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Bigroot Geranium Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Bigroot Geranium plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
Fuchsia
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Bigroot Geranium toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Patio And Containers
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Bigroot Geranium Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Bigroot Geranium, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Bigroot Geranium Native Region |
Find out where the Bigroot Geranium plant originated. |
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Country |
Austria
Switzerland
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Specific Location
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Bigroot Geranium is native to the Southeast Alps and the Balkans. |
