Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-11
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Green, Bronze, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Sinuses, Throat itching
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM
TAXODIUM distichum
Common Name
Florist Geranium, Geranium
Bald Cypress
In Hindi
Geranium
bald cypress
In German
Geranie
kahlen Zypresse
In French
Géranium
cyprès chauve
In Spanish
Geranio
ciprés calvo
In Greek
γεράνι
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
In Portuguese
Gerânio
calvo cipreste
In Polish
Pelargonia
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
In Latin
Geranium
dilata calvitium cypressus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Geranium and Bald Cypress
Season and care of Geranium and Bald Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Geranium and Bald Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bald Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Geranium is Neutral and for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Geranium and Bald Cypress Physical Information
Geranium and Bald Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Geranium height is 20.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Geranium and Bald Cypress 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
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
- Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Geranium and Bald Cypress
Care of Geranium and Bald Cypress 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 Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bald Cypress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.