Family: Geraniaceae

Scientific Name: Pelargonium hortorum Emerald Gem

Common Name: Emerald Gem Geraniums

DescriptionA Geraniums with chartreuse leaves and red orange flowers. A tender perennial grown as an annual.
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennial Tender
Sunlightfull sun, mostly sunny, at least 1/2 day
Moistureprefer to be kept evenly moist to slightly dry
Soil & Siteaverage, well drained, avoid soggy wet
Growing Mediaaverage patio mix, well drained, avoid soggy wet
Temperaturewill tolerate cooler temperatures but are frost sensitive.
Flowersdark red orange flowers contrast with the yellow foliage
Leavesyellow to chartreuse depending on the amount of light
Dimensions16"
PropagationSeems to be more difficult to root from cuttings than other Geraniums.
Author's NotesGrown properly the foliage will become a bright yellow with the bright orange red flowers. Some of my students described this plant as "extremely cute". For me it was slow growing and harder to root from cuttings.
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