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Pelargonium carnosum

Also Known As

  • Pelargonium brevipetalum
  • Pelargonium eberlanzii
  • Pelargonium ferulaceum
  • Fleshy Stalk Pelargonium

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Pelargonium carnosum plant details

Pelargonium carnosum is a cactus / succulent with green foliage. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium carnosum

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: geraniaceae
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: caudex-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium carnosum

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: well-drained

Gardening facts about Pelargonium carnosum plant

How to Grow Pelargonium carnosum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-20"

Width: 12"-20"

  • sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 18"-24"

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 24"

Width: 18"

  • sun
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Plant Type

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Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 18"-30"

Width: 12"-36"

  • sun
  • regular
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