Pelargonium Appendiculatum
Discover Pelargonium appendiculatum, a rare South African caudiciform geranium with a chunky tuber, soft silver‑green leaves, and delicate pale yellow flowers—perfect for collectors of unusual succulents and bonsai‑style plants.
Pelargonium appendiculatum is a winter‑growing, caudiciform geophyte from South Africa, prized for its underground tuber, silvery‑grey velvety leaves, and delicate pale yellow flowers.
What it looks like
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Forms a thickened tuberous root or caudex that can reach around 10–12.5 cm in diameter, often partly exposed in cultivation for a bonsai‑like look.
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Grows to about 30 cm tall, with softly hairy, grey‑green, finely divided leaves that give the plant a soft, feathery texture.
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Produces small, almost white to pale yellow flowers with reddish markings during late winter to early spring.
Habitat and growth cycle
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Endemic to arid, sandy areas of the Western Cape in South Africa, in a narrow range from around Koekenaap to Lambert’s Bay.
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Adapted to a Mediterranean‑type climate with winter rain and hot, dry summers, so it grows actively in the cooler months and goes dormant in summer.
Basic care
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Light: Prefers bright light with morning or filtered sun; very harsh summer sun can scorch the foliage.
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Water: Water sparingly during its active season (typically autumn to spring) only when the soil is dry; keep almost dry in summer dormancy to prevent rot.
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Soil: Needs a very well‑draining, mineral‑rich mix with minimal organic matter, often cactus/succulent mix amended with perlite or pumice.
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