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Carolina geranium (Geranium carolinianum) Care Guide
Care guide for Carolina geranium: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Dan Johnson · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
✅ Carolina geranium is generally pet-safe — details.
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 7 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-65%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~0.9 m (3.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Alabama, Alberta, Arizona, Arkansas, British Columbia, California.
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