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Geranium (Pelargonium)
Pelargonium hortorum
Toxic to cats and dogs
A sun-loving balcony classic. Deadhead spent flowers and let the soil dry slightly between waterings for the best display.
Toxicity
Toxic Usually mild
Signs, in the ASPCA's words
Vomiting, anorexia, depression, dermatitis
Toxic Usually mild
Signs, in the ASPCA's words
Vomiting, anorexia, depression, dermatitis
Source — ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, toxic and non-toxic plant list; read from this species' own page
Pet-safety information is a general guide from the ASPCA's toxic-plant database and covers cats and dogs only. "If eaten" summarises the symptoms ASPCA lists for that plant; how an animal actually reacts depends on how much it ate and on the animal. It isn't exhaustive, isn't veterinary advice, and individual animals vary — never rely on it as the sole basis for a decision about your pet. If you think your pet has eaten a harmful plant, contact a vet immediately.
Care
- WaterEvery 5–7 days
- LightDirect sun
- HumidityLow humidity
- Temperature10–24 °C
The same interval the Sabz app schedules reminders from. In autumn and winter the app stretches it; see houseplants in autumn.
Common problems
- Yellow lower leaves — overwatering — Overwatering →
- Few flowers, leafy growth — too little sun or too much feed
- Blackened stems — cold damage or waterlogging
In the app
Add a geranium (pelargonium) to Sabz and the watering interval above becomes a reminder, the toxicity verdict sits on the plant's own page, and when a leaf turns, the Check-up reads what you have actually logged to say why.
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