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
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
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Habitat
Mediterranean region
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
-9999
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
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Minimum Height
20.00 cm
10.00 cm
Minimum Width
20.00 cm
10.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Ivory, White
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
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
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
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
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Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Showy Purposes
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM
Hatiora salicornioides
Common Name
Florist Geranium, Geranium
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
In Hindi
Geranium
Hatiora
In German
Geranie
Hatiora
In French
Géranium
Hatiora
In Spanish
Geranio
Hatiora
In Portuguese
Gerânio
Hatiora
In Polish
Pelargonia
hatiora
In Latin
Geranium
Hatiora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Geraniaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Geranium and Hatiora
Season and care of Geranium and Hatiora is important to know. While considering everything about Geranium and Hatiora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hatiora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Hatiora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Geranium is Neutral and for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Geranium and Hatiora Physical Information
Geranium and Hatiora physical information is very important for comparison. Geranium height is 20.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Geranium and Hatiora 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
Hatiora flower color:
- Hatiora leaf color:
Care of Geranium and Hatiora
Care of Geranium and Hatiora 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 Hatiora 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 Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.