About Geranium and Cortland Apple

Geranium

Cortland Apple

About Cortland Apple and Geranium

What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Fruit

Origin

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

Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia

Types

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

Not avaialable

Number of Varieties

422

Not Available

Habitat

Mediterranean region

Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

12-15

3-8

AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-1

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

A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

Not Available

370.00 cm

99+

Minimum Width

Not Available

460.00 cm

99+

Plant Color

Flower Color

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

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Not Available

Yellow, Red, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

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

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

Green, Light Yellow, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform

Oblong

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Not Available

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Seedlings, 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

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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

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

Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Yes

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Yes

Edible Fruit

Yes

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Yes

Fragrant Fruit

Yes

Fragrant Leaf

Yes

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Yes

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Yes

Attracts

Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Sinuses, Throat itching

Mouth itching, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose

Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Edible Uses

Yes

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation

Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Whole plant

Fruits

Other Uses

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

Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture

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

Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM

MALUS domestica 'Cortland'

Common Name

Florist Geranium, Geranium

Apple, Cortland Apple, Red Eating Apple

In Hindi

Geranium

cortland apple

In German

Geranie

Cortland Apfel

In French

Géranium

Cortland (pomme)

In Spanish

Geranio

manzana Cortland

In Greek

γεράνι

Cortland μήλο

In Portuguese

Gerânio

Cortland da maçã

In Polish

Pelargonia

Cortland (jabłoń)

In Latin

Geranium

cortland apple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Rosales

Family

Geraniaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Geranium

Malus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Not Available

Subfamily

Not Available

Number of Species

422

Not Available

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Properties of Geranium and Cortland Apple

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

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Season and Care of Geranium and Cortland Apple

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

Geranium and Cortland Apple Physical Information

Geranium and Cortland Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cortland Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Geranium and Cortland Apple 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
Cortland Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Cortland Apple leaf color: Green

Care of Geranium and Cortland Apple

Care of Geranium and Cortland Apple 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 Cortland Apple 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 Cortland Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.