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    • Photo of Pelargonium tetragonum foliage by Karl Gercens III

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    Pelargonium tetragonum

    Also Known As

    • Square Stack Cranesbill
    • Square Stem Pelargonium

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Pelargonium tetragonum plant details

    Pelargonium tetragonum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium tetragonum

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: geraniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, hanging basket, houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium tetragonum

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Thin, jointed stems, small green/red leaves; hardy shrub or hanging-basket.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Pelargonium tetragonum plant

    How to Grow Pelargonium tetragonum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Pelargonium carnosum

    aka Pelargonium brevipetalum, Pelargonium eberlanzii, Pelargonium ferulaceum, Fleshy Stalk Pelargonium

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    Photo of Pelargonium carnosum close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Pelargonium graveolens

    aka Rose Geranium, Scented Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pelargonium graveolens flower by J.G. in SF
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    Pelargonium triste

    aka Night Scented Pelargonium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pelargonium triste close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Pelargonium 'Frank Headley'

    aka Pelargonium x hortorum 'Frank Headley', Frank Headley Fancy leaved Geranium, Frank Headley Horseshoe Geranium, Frank Headley Zonal Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 18"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pelargonium 'Frank Headley' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Pelargonium crispum

    aka Pelargonium crispum 'Lemon', Fragrant Geranium, Lemon Geranium, Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-30"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pelargonium crispum foliage by Alan Lorence
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