Geraniums & cranesbills — Geraniaceae

Most geraniums & cranesbills are not pet-safe. Of the 170 geraniums & cranesbills in the Growli library, 147 (86%) carry a toxic or mildly-toxic ASPCA classification and 23 are pet-safe. They are not uniformly safe, so always confirm the exact species on its pet-safety page before trusting it around cats or dogs.

Most geraniums & cranesbills want plenty of direct sun — 115 of the 170 in our library do best there. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it needs more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much.

Some geraniums & cranesbills suit experienced growers — several want strong light, sharp drainage or a specific seasonal rhythm. Check the individual species page for the exact regime before you buy.

The Geraniaceae family — the geraniums & cranesbills — groups 170 species across 3 genera in the Growli library, most prominently Pelargonium, Geranium, Erodium. Members share a broadly similar light, water and soil pattern, which is why it pays to learn the family before the individual plant.