Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Central America
Types
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 10
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
8,9,12,24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
All year
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, 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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
Sinuses, Throat itching
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
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
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM
ECHEVERIA
Common Name
Florist Geranium, Geranium
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
In Hindi
Geranium
Echeveria
In German
Geranie
Echeveria
In French
Géranium
Echeveria
In Spanish
Geranio
Echeveria
In Greek
γεράνι
Echeveria
In Portuguese
Gerânio
Echeveria
In Polish
Pelargonia
Echeveria
In Latin
Geranium
Aeonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Saxifragales
Family
Geraniaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Geranium and Echeveria
Season and care of Geranium and Echeveria is important to know. While considering everything about Geranium and Echeveria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echeveria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Geranium is Neutral and for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic.
Geranium and Echeveria Physical Information
Geranium and Echeveria physical information is very important for comparison. Geranium height is 20.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Geranium and Echeveria 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
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
- Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Geranium and Echeveria
Care of Geranium and Echeveria 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 Echeveria pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echeveria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.