Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin, Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Honeylocust, Blacklocust
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green, Light Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
occasional watering once established
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
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
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-10-10, 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
Annosus Root Rot, Canker, Flatheaded borers, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Oldman longhorn, Powdery mildew, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Flooding, Heat Tolerance, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Cattle and horses, Not Available
Allergy
Sinuses, Throat itching
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
anti-cancer, Antimutagenic, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Animal Feed, As Fertilizers, Cattle Fodder, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM
GLEDITSIA triacanthos
Common Name
Florist Geranium, Geranium
Honeylocust
In Hindi
Geranium
हनी टिड्डी
In German
Geranie
Honig Locust
In French
Géranium
févier
In Spanish
Geranio
langosta de miel
In Greek
γεράνι
μέλι ακρίδων
In Portuguese
Gerânio
picar Lokyst
In Polish
Pelargonia
kłuć Lokyst
In Latin
Geranium
MOVEO Lokyst
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Geranium and Honeylocust
Season and care of Geranium and Honeylocust is important to know. While considering everything about Geranium and Honeylocust Care, growing season is an essential factor. Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Honeylocust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Honeylocust is Loam while the PH of soil for Geranium is Neutral and for Honeylocust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Geranium and Honeylocust Physical Information
Geranium and Honeylocust physical information is very important for comparison. Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Honeylocust height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Geranium and Honeylocust 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
Honeylocust flower color: Yellow green
- Honeylocust leaf color: Light Green
Care of Geranium and Honeylocust
Care of Geranium and Honeylocust 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 Honeylocust pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Honeylocust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.