Pelargonium Tetragonum | Pelargonium | Geraniaceae

Pelargonium tetragonum - Overview, Habitat, Characteristics, and Care

Overview of Pelargonium tetragonum

Pelargonium tetragonum, also known as the square-stem pelargonium, is a succulent plant native to the south-western Cape Province of South Africa. It belongs to the Pelargonium family and is adapted to grow in dry habitats. The plant has fleshy triangular leaves and produces pale pink flowers in the summer. With proper care, this hardy evergreen shrub can thrive for many years.

Habitat and Distribution

Pelargonium tetragonum is native to the southwestern Cape Province of South Africa. It is a xerophyte that grows in dry habitats. The plant has square stems and few leaves. It can grow up to 2 meters tall and branches from the base. The flowers are pale pink with reflex upper petals and small lower petals.

Physical Characteristics of Pelargonium tetragonum

Pelargonium tetragonum is a unique succulent plant with four-sided stems. It is native to the southwestern Cape Province of South Africa and is adapted to grow in dry habitats. The plant has small fleshy leaves and can grow up to 3 feet tall and 6 feet wide. It blooms with pale pink flowers in late winter and early spring.

Caring for Pelargonium tetragonum

Pelargonium tetragonum requires careful watering as its succulent stems are not resistant to water and moisture. It is best to water the plant sparingly and only when the soil is completely dry. The plant prefers full sun to part sun and can tolerate temperatures as low as 25°F. It is a hardy plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings.

Propagation of Pelargonium tetragonum

Pelargonium tetragonum is a succulent plant that belongs to the Pelargonium genus. It is native to the southwestern Cape Province of South Africa and is adapted to grow in dry habitats. The plant has four-sided stems and produces pale pink flowers. It requires well-draining soil and should be watered sparingly. Pelargonium tetragonum can be grown in hanging baskets or as a hardy shrub.