Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Slugs
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Skin wounds
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Corms used as a vegetable
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BULBINE frutescens 'Hallmark'
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Bulbine, Hallmark Bulbine, Hallmark Cat's Whiskers, Bulbine Lily
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Bulbine
Pelargonium
In German
Bulbine
Pelargonium
In French
Bulbine
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Bulbine
Pelargonium
In Greek
Bulbine
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Bulbine
pelargônio
In Polish
Bulbine
Pelargonium
In Latin
Bulbine
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Geraniales
Family
Liliaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Bulbine Wolf
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bulbine and Pelargonium
Season and care of Bulbine and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbine and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bulbine is Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bulbine is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Bulbine and Pelargonium Physical Information
Bulbine and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbine height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bulbine and Pelargonium are as follows:
Bulbine flower color: Yellow and Orange
Bulbine leaf color: Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Bulbine and Pelargonium
Care of Bulbine and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bulbine 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 Bulbine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.