Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Southern Asia, India
Types
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
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
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Small elliptic
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
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
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
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Sinuses, Throat itching
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Florist Geranium, Geranium
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Geranium
दालचीनी
In French
Géranium
Cannelle
In Spanish
Geranio
Canela
In Portuguese
Gerânio
Canela
In Polish
Pelargonia
Cynamon
In Latin
Geranium
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Laurales
Family
Geraniaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Geranium
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
-
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Geranium and Cinnamon
Season and care of Geranium and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Geranium and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Geranium is Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Geranium and Cinnamon Physical Information
Geranium and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Geranium height is 20.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Geranium and Cinnamon 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
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Geranium and Cinnamon
Care of Geranium and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.