Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue Violet
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BROWALLIA speciosa
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Amethyst Flower
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
नीलम फूल
Pelargonium
In German
Amethyst Blume
Pelargonium
In French
Améthyste Fleur
Pelargonium
In Spanish
amatista flor
Pelargonium
In Greek
Αμέθυστος λουλούδι
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
flor Amethyst
pelargônio
In Polish
Amethyst Flower
Pelargonium
In Latin
Amethyst Flower
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Geraniales
Family
Solanaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Browallia
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Amethyst Flower and Pelargonium
Season and care of Amethyst Flower and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Amethyst Flower and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amethyst Flower season is Summer and Fall and Pelargonium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amethyst Flower is Loam and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amethyst Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Amethyst Flower and Pelargonium Physical Information
Amethyst Flower and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Amethyst Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Amethyst Flower and Pelargonium are as follows:
Amethyst Flower flower color: White and Blue Violet
Amethyst Flower leaf color: Light Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Amethyst Flower and Pelargonium
Care of Amethyst Flower and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amethyst Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amethyst Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.