Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
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Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Pelargonium
In German
Hortensie
Pelargonium
In French
Hortensia
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Hortensia
Pelargonium
In Greek
υδραγεία
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
pelargônio
In Polish
Hortensja
Pelargonium
In Latin
Hibiscus
Pelargonium
Family
Rosaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chocolate-root and Pelargonium
Wondering what are the properties of Chocolate-root and Pelargonium? We provide you with everything About Chocolate-root and Pelargonium. Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns and Pelargonium doesn't have thorns. Also Chocolate-root does not have fragrant flowers. Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Pelargonium has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea 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 Chocolate-root and Pelargonium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Pelargonium
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Pelargonium season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Chocolate-root and Pelargonium Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Pelargonium are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Chocolate-root and Pelargonium
Care of Chocolate-root and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.