Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Types
V. × heilbornii
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
-
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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmate
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove shoots
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Babaco
regal geranium
In German
Babaco
Regal Geranie
In French
Babaco
geranium royale
In Spanish
Babaco
geranio regia
In Greek
Babaco
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Babaco
gerânio régio
In Polish
Babaco
regal geranium
In Latin
Babaco
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Geraniales
Family
Caricaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Vasconcellea
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Babaco and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Babaco and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Babaco and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Babaco and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Babaco and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco 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 Babaco and Regal Geranium
Care of Babaco and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Babaco 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.