How to Care for Pelargonium graveolens (Rose-scented Geranium)

Korean name: 제라늄(향)

A popular ornamental plant known for its fragrant leaves. The leaves are soft with slight wrinkles, and the flowers are small and often pinkish. It grows well indoors with moderate light and watering.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Family: Geraniaceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: South Africa
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: beginner friendly, fragrant, indoor ornamental, medium growth rate
• Also known as: Rose-scented Geranium, Sweet scented Geranium

Care Guide

• Light: Grows well in bright indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer 1-2 times a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Pelargonium graveolens?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Pelargonium graveolens?

It likes Grows well in bright indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining soil..

Is Pelargonium graveolens safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Pelargonium graveolens good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer 1-2 times a month during the growing season..