Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
12-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
90.00 cm
20.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Blue, Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Fasciation, Bacterial leaf spot, Blackleg, Botrytis Blight, Edema, Gray mold, Pseudomonas Leaf Spot, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Stem spot, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Allergy
-
Sinuses, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE
PELARGONIUM
Common Name
Cordyline
Florist Geranium, Geranium
In Hindi
Cordyline
Geranium
In German
Cordyline
Geranie
In French
cordyline
Géranium
In Spanish
cordyline
Geranio
In Greek
Cordyline
γεράνι
In Portuguese
Cordyline
Gerânio
In Polish
Cordyline
Pelargonia
In Latin
Cordyline
Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Geraniales
Family
Liliaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
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Season and Care of Cordyline and Geranium
Season and care of Cordyline and Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Cordyline and Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cordyline is and for Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cordyline is and for Geranium is Neutral.
Cordyline and Geranium Physical Information
Cordyline and Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Cordyline height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Geranium height is 20.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Cordyline and Geranium are as follows:
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
Cordyline leaf color:
Geranium flower color: White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon and Orange Red
- Geranium leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red and Ivory
Care of Cordyline and Geranium
Care of Cordyline and Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Geranium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Cordyline needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.