Azalea

Pelargonium

About Azalea and Pelargonium

Azalea

Pelargonium

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tender Perennial

Origin

Types

Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica

Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium

Number of Varieties

1020

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Habitat

Forests

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1110-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Hot Pink, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, 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, Apply N-P-K

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies

Red blotch, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

Heat And Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Moisturizing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware

Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'

PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'

Common Name

Evergreen Azalea

Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

Azalea

Pelargonium

In German

Azalee

Pelargonium

In French

azalée

Pelargonium

In Spanish

azalea

Pelargonium

In Greek

αζάλεα

Pelargonium

In Portuguese

Azalea

pelargônio

In Polish

azalia

Pelargonium

In Latin

Azalea

Pelargonium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Geraniales

Family

Ericaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Pelargonium

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

1024200

1 27800

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Properties of Azalea and Pelargonium

Wondering what are the properties of Azalea and Pelargonium? We provide you with everything About Azalea and Pelargonium. Azalea doesn't have thorns and Pelargonium doesn't have thorns. Also Azalea does not have fragrant flowers. Azalea has allergic reactions like and Pelargonium has allergic reactions like . 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 Azalea and Pelargonium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Azalea and Pelargonium

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

Azalea and Pelargonium Physical Information

Azalea and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Pelargonium are as follows:

Azalea flower color: Red
Azalea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green

Care of Azalea and Pelargonium

Care of Azalea and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea 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 Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.