Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
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Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
All sorts of environments
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
extracted oil
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Arbutus menziesii
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Arbutus
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
सदाबहार
regal geranium
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Regal Geranie
In French
arbousier
geranium royale
In Spanish
Arbitus
geranio regia
In Greek
κουμαριά
regal geranium
In Portuguese
árbuto
gerânio régio
In Polish
mącznik
regal geranium
In Latin
arbutus
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Order
Ericales
Geraniales
Family
Ericaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Arbutus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Arbutus and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Arbutus and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Arbutus and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Arbutus and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Arbutus and Regal Geranium
Care of Arbutus and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.