Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
None
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Tree trunks
extracted oil
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACACIA melanoxylon
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
काली लकड़ी
regal geranium
In German
Schwarzes Holz
Regal Geranie
In French
Bois noir
geranium royale
In Spanish
Blackwood
geranio regia
In Greek
Μαυρο ξυλο
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Madeira preta
gerânio régio
In Polish
Czarne drewno
regal geranium
In Latin
Press
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Unknown
Season and Care of Blackwood and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Blackwood and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Blackwood and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackwood is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackwood and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Blackwood and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blackwood and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray 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 Blackwood and Regal Geranium
Care of Blackwood and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackwood pruning is done 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 Blackwood 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.