Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America, Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Not Available
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 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
Red, Orange, Salmon
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
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
No pruning needed, 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
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, 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
Whole plant
extracted oil
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CLEISTOCACTUS
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Cleistocactus
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Cleistocactus
regal geranium
In German
Cleistocactus
Regal Geranie
In French
Cleistocactus
geranium royale
In Spanish
Cleistocactus
geranio regia
In Greek
Cleistocactus
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus
gerânio régio
In Polish
Kleistokaktus
regal geranium
In Latin
Cleistocactus
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Cactaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Cleistocactus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Unknown
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cleistocactus and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Cleistocactus and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cleistocactus and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Cleistocactus and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cleistocactus and Regal Geranium
Care of Cleistocactus and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus 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.