Plant library · scented-geranium
Scented Geranium
Pelargonium species
Toxic to cats and dogs
Grown for leaves that smell of rose, lemon or mint when brushed, rather than for the small flowers. Tolerates neglect and hates wet feet.
Toxicity
Toxic Usually mild
Signs, in the ASPCA's words
Primarily GI upset. Could also see ataxia, muscle weakness, depression or hypothermia in larger exposures, cats are most sensitive.
Toxic Usually mild
Signs, in the ASPCA's words
Primarily GI upset. Could also see ataxia, muscle weakness, depression or hypothermia in larger exposures, cats are most sensitive.
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 7–10 days
- LightDirect sun
- HumidityLow humidity
- Temperature5–30 °C
The same interval the Sabz app schedules reminders from. In autumn and winter the app stretches it; see houseplants in autumn.
Common problems
- Leggy bare stems — prune hard in spring
- Yellow lower leaves — overwatering — Overwatering →
- Little scent — needs more direct sun
In the app
Add a scented geranium 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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