Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Temperate Regions
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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 Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly, 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
Pests and diseases free
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
extracted oil
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CESTRUM aurantiacum
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
orange jessamine
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Cestrum aurantiacum
regal geranium
In German
Hammersträucher
Regal Geranie
In French
Cestrum aurantiacum
geranium royale
In Spanish
Cestrum
geranio regia
In Greek
Cestrum aurantiacum
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Cestrum aurantiacum
gerânio régio
In Polish
Cestrum aurantiacum
regal geranium
In Latin
Cestrum aurantiacum
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Geraniales
Family
Solanaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Cestrum
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Unknown
Season and Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Cestrum aurantiacum and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cestrum aurantiacum season is Spring and Summer and Regal Geranium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cestrum aurantiacum is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Cestrum aurantiacum is Acidic, Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cestrum aurantiacum and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Cestrum aurantiacum and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Cestrum aurantiacum 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 Cestrum aurantiacum and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Cestrum aurantiacum flower color: Gold
Cestrum aurantiacum leaf color: 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 Cestrum aurantiacum and Regal Geranium
Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cestrum aurantiacum pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Cestrum aurantiacum 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.