Geranium Planting Guide can cause irritation or illness if chewed or swallowed. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children.
Irritant: Geraniol, linalool
Severity: mild
Symptoms: Vomiting, anorexia when consumed in quantity. Primarily GI upset, but also ataxia, muscle weakness, depression or hypothermia in larger exposures. Cats are most sensitive. Contact (allergic) dermatitis is mild.
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Avoid overhead watering to prevent stem and root rot.