How to Care for Pelargonium peltatum (Ivy Geranium)

Korean name: 아이비 제라늄

A trailing ornamental plant featuring ivy-shaped leaves and flowers in various colors. It thrives in well-drained soil and prefers sunlight while avoiding harsh midday sun. Requires moderate watering and temperature control.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Family: Geraniaceae
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: South Africa
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Flower meaning: Friendship, happiness
• Traits: trailing, flowering plant, ornamental, medium difficulty
• Also known as: Ivy Geranium, Cascade Geranium

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers sunlight but avoid strong midday sun.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil surface is dry.
• Soil: Well-drained soil is suitable.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Pelargonium peltatum?

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

Where should you keep Pelargonium peltatum?

It likes Prefers sunlight but avoid strong midday sun.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Well-drained soil is suitable..

Is Pelargonium peltatum safe around pets?

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

Is Pelargonium peltatum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season..