Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Types
V. × heilbornii
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove shoots
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
Red blotch
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Babaco
Pelargonium
In German
Babaco
Pelargonium
In French
Babaco
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Babaco
Pelargonium
In Greek
Babaco
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Babaco
pelargônio
In Polish
Babaco
Pelargonium
In Latin
Babaco
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Geraniales
Family
Caricaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Vasconcellea
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Babaco and Pelargonium
Season and care of Babaco and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Babaco and Pelargonium Physical Information
Babaco and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Babaco and Pelargonium are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Babaco and Pelargonium
Care of Babaco and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.