Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Polynesia
Types
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
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Habitat
Mediterranean region
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
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, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
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Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Compound
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Sinuses, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM
Plerandra elegantissima
Common Name
Florist Geranium, Geranium
False Aralia
In German
Geranie
falsch Aralia
In French
Géranium
faux Aralia
In Spanish
Geranio
Falso Aralia
In Greek
γεράνι
Λάθος Aralia
In Portuguese
Gerânio
Aralia false
In Polish
Pelargonia
fałsz Aralia
In Latin
Geranium
falsum Aralia
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Geranium and False Aralia
Season and care of Geranium and False Aralia is important to know. While considering everything about Geranium and False Aralia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Geranium is Loam, Sand and for False Aralia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Geranium is Neutral and for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline.
Geranium and False Aralia Physical Information
Geranium and False Aralia physical information is very important for comparison. Geranium height is 20.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Geranium and False Aralia 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
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Care of Geranium and False Aralia
Care of Geranium and False Aralia 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 False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.