Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
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Types
Aegopodium podagraria
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Weather protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
extracted oil
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AMMI majus
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
बिशप निराना
regal geranium
In German
Bischofs Unkraut
Regal Geranie
In French
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
geranium royale
In Spanish
biznaga
geranio regia
In Greek
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
regal geranium
In Portuguese
erva daninha do Bispo
gerânio régio
In Polish
chwastów biskupa
regal geranium
In Latin
Episcopi viriditas
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Bishop's Weed and Regal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Bishop's Weed and Regal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Bishop's Weed and Regal Geranium. Bishop's Weed doesn't have thorns and Regal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Bishop's Weed does not have fragrant flowers. Bishop's Weed has allergic reactions like Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting and Regal Geranium has allergic reactions like Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting. 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 Bishop's Weed and Regal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bishop's Weed and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Bishop's Weed and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Weed and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Bishop's Weed is Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bishop's Weed and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Bishop's Weed and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Weed and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light 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 Bishop's Weed and Regal Geranium
Care of Bishop's Weed and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bishop's Weed 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.