0How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditymedium
Min. temperature-30 °CJanuary
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
February
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
March
Gentle start: the first small drink once you see buds or new growth and it warms up.
First weak dose at the end of the month if it is actively growing.
The sunniest window (south or west).
Move it somewhere brighter and warmer and end wintering. Get it used to strong sun gradually.
April
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
The sunniest window (south or west).
It flowers next month – once you see buds, don’t move it any more.
May
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
June
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
Above 35 °C, shade it at midday to prevent sunburn.
July
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
Above 35 °C, shade it at midday to prevent sunburn.
August
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
Above 35 °C, shade it at midday to prevent sunburn.
September
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
No feeding now.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
October
Taper off gradually: very little by the end of the month.
No feeding now.
The sunniest window (south or west).
Move it to its cool, bright winter spot and taper off watering. Log it with one click in the Care hub.
November · now
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
December
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
Shear it to the ground after the first flush for fresh foliage and often a second bloom.
The balcony “geranium” is actually Pelargonium – mildly toxic.
Meadow crane's-bill – what to know
Meadow crane's-bill (Geranium pratense) belongs to the Geraniaceae family (genus Geranium) and is listed in our catalog under “Garden flower”. Its needs – light: full sun; water: medium; humidity: medium. Frost-hardy to about -30 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates. Rest period: cold winter dormancy. Typical flowering time: May, June, July, August. Easy enough for beginners. There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs. Nobody on Perfect Plants Club has added it to their collection yet – be the first!
All Geranium species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Meadow crane's-bill?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Meadow crane's-bill need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Meadow crane's-bill get?
Frost-hardy to about -30 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Meadow crane's-bill toxic to cats and dogs?
There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
When does Meadow crane's-bill flower?
Typical flowering time: May, June, July, August.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
No blooms logged yet. If yours flowers, your data will be the first!
Average watering interval
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Tips and questions about this species
Geranium
Care data is for guidance only.
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