About Angelonia and Geranium

Angelonia

Geranium

About Geranium and Angelonia

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Origin

Mexico, Caribbean

Hybrid origin, Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia

Types

Not available

'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium

Number of Varieties

Not Available

422

Habitat

Cultivated Beds, gardens

Mediterranean region

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-10

12-15

AHS Heat Zone

10-5

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm

99+

Not Available

Minimum Width

30.50 cm

99+

Not Available

Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Lavender

White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Not Available

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Not Available

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Reniform

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Drought, Heat And Humidity

Not Available

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Fasciation, Bacterial leaf spot, Blackleg, Botrytis Blight, Edema, Gray mold, Pseudomonas Leaf Spot, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Stem spot, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Heat And Humidity

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Yes

Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Yes

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Yes

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Yes

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Yes

Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Not Available

Sinuses, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Edible Uses

Yes

Environmental Uses

Not Available

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory

Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

Yes

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical

Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANGELONIA angustifolia

PELARGONIUM

Common Name

Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon

Florist Geranium, Geranium

In Hindi

Angelonia

Geranium

In German

Angelonia

Geranie

In French

Angelonia

Géranium

In Spanish

Angelonia

Geranio

In Greek

Angelonia

γεράνι

In Portuguese

Angelonia

Gerânio

In Polish

Angelonia

Pelargonia

In Latin

Angelonia

Geranium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Geraniales

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Angelonia

Geranium

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Not Available

Subfamily

Not Available

Number of Species

99+

422

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Properties of Angelonia and Geranium

Wondering what are the properties of Angelonia and Geranium? We provide you with everything About Angelonia and Geranium. Angelonia doesn't have thorns and Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Angelonia does not have fragrant flowers. Angelonia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Geranium has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Angelonia and Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Angelonia and Geranium

Season and care of Angelonia and Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Angelonia and Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angelonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Geranium is Neutral.

Angelonia and Geranium Physical Information

Angelonia and Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Angelonia and Geranium are as follows:

Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
Angelonia leaf color: Green
Geranium flower color: White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon and Orange Red
Geranium leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red and Ivory

Care of Angelonia and Geranium

Care of Angelonia and Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Geranium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.