About Geranium and Aeonium

Geranium

Aeonium

About Aeonium and Geranium

What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Hybrid origin, Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia

Canary Islands, Northern Africa

Types

'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium

Aeonium arboreum Aeonium haworthii Aeonium tabuliforme Aeonium canariense

Number of Varieties

422

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Habitat

Mediterranean region

Hillside, Rocky areas, wastelands

USDA Hardiness Zone

12-15

8-15

AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

Not Available

10.20 cm

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Minimum Width

Not Available

10.20 cm

99+

Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Not Available

Fruit Color

Not Available

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

Green, Blue Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform

Round

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Not Available

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period

Does not require lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Yes

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Yes

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Yes

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Yes

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Not Available

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Yes

Attracts

Butterflies

Not Available

Allergy

Sinuses, Throat itching

Asthma, Food Allergy, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Edible Uses

Yes

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation

Not Available

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Whole plant

Not Available

Other Uses

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

Yes

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM

AEONIUM

Common Name

Florist Geranium, Geranium

Black Rose

In Hindi

Geranium

Aeonium

In German

Geranie

Aeonium

In French

Géranium

Aeonium

In Spanish

Geranio

Aeonium

In Greek

γεράνι

Aeonium

In Portuguese

Gerânio

Aeonium

In Polish

Pelargonia

Aeonium

In Latin

Geranium

Aeonium arboreum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Saxifragales

Family

Geraniaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Geranium

Abelia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Not Available

Tribe

Not Available

Subfamily

Not Available

Sempervivoideae

Number of Species

422

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Properties of Geranium and Aeonium

Wondering what are the properties of Geranium and Aeonium? We provide you with everything About Geranium and Aeonium. Geranium doesn't have thorns and Aeonium doesn't have thorns. Also Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Geranium has allergic reactions like Sinuses and Throat itching and Aeonium has allergic reactions like Sinuses and Throat itching. 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 Geranium and Aeonium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Geranium and Aeonium

Season and care of Geranium and Aeonium is important to know. While considering everything about Geranium and Aeonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aeonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Aeonium is Sand while the PH of soil for Geranium is Neutral and for Aeonium is Neutral.

Geranium and Aeonium Physical Information

Geranium and Aeonium physical information is very important for comparison. Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Aeonium height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Geranium and Aeonium are as follows:

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
Aeonium flower color: Yellow
Aeonium leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Geranium and Aeonium

Care of Geranium and Aeonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Aeonium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aeonium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.