Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
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Types
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Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1 - 7,15 - 17
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Insects
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Pinus balfouriana
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Foxtail pine
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
foxtail pine
Pelargonium
In German
foxtail Kiefer
Pelargonium
In French
sétaire pin
Pelargonium
In Spanish
pino de cola de zorra
Pelargonium
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
pinho foxtail
pelargônio
In Polish
włośnica sosny
Pelargonium
In Latin
panicum pinus
Pelargonium
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Foxtail pine and Pelargonium
Season and care of Foxtail pine and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail pine and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Foxtail pine and Pelargonium Physical Information
Foxtail pine and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Foxtail pine and Pelargonium are as follows:
Foxtail pine flower color:
Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Foxtail pine and Pelargonium
Care of Foxtail pine and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Foxtail pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.