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Ivy Geranium Pelargonium peltatum

Phonetic Spelling
peh-lar-GO-nee-um pel-TAY-tum
This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
See below
Description

Often grown in hanging baskets; long trailing stems; pelate leaves often have circular zones; tender perennial grown as annual

Description: Herbaceous annuals and perennials; leaves alternate, simple or divided

Found in: Houseplant or interiorscape; landscape in flower garden as herbaceous annual.

Poison Delivery Mode: Dermatitis.

Severity: SKIN IRRITATION MINOR, OR LASTING ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES.

See this plant in the following landscape:
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#problem for cats#problem for dogs#problem for horses
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#problem for cats#problem for dogs#problem for horses
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Pelargonium
    Species:
    peltatum
    Family:
    Geraniaceae
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Annual
    Poisonous
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Pink
    White
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Summer
    Flower Petals:
    4-5 petals/rays
    Flower Description:
    White, pink, red; single flowers in umbels; has dark markings Variously colored.
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Alternate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    pelate leaves often have circular zones
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Problems:
    Problem for Cats
    Problem for Dogs
    Problem for Horses
  • Poisonous to Humans:
    Poison Severity:
    Low
    Poison Symptoms:
    Vomiting, anorexia, dermatitis Primarily GI upset. Could also see ataxia, muscle weakness, depression or hypothermia in larger exposures, cats are most sensitive.
    Poison Toxic Principle:
    Geraniol, linalool
    Causes Contact Dermatitis:
    Yes
    Poison Part:
    Leaves