About Geranium and Jostaberry

Geranium

Jostaberry

About Jostaberry and Geranium

What is

Life Span

Annual

Not Available

Type

Tender Perennial

Fruit

Origin

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

Hybrid origin

Types

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

Not Available

Number of Varieties

422

Not Available

Habitat

Mediterranean region

Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

12-15

5-9

AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-2

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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

Not Available

120.00 cm

99+

Minimum Width

Not Available

120.00 cm

99+

Plant Color

Flower Color

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

Green, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Not Available

Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black

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

Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform

Palmate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, 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, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Not Available

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

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

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content 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

Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Yes

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Yes

Edible Fruit

Yes

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Yes

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Yes

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Yes

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Yes

Attracts

Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Sinuses, Throat itching

Not Available

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Edible Uses

Yes

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation

Not Available

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

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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM

RIBES x culverwellii

Common Name

Florist Geranium, Geranium

Jostaberry

In Hindi

Geranium

Jostaberry

In German

Geranie

Jostaberry

In French

Géranium

casseille

In Spanish

Geranio

Jostaberry

In Greek

γεράνι

Jostaberry

In Portuguese

Gerânio

Jostaberry

In Polish

Pelargonia

Jostaberry

In Latin

Geranium

OLIVE

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Equisetopsida

Order

Geraniales

Saxifragales

Family

Geraniaceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Geranium

Ribes

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Not Available

Subfamily

Not Available

Number of Species

422

99+

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Properties of Geranium and Jostaberry

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

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Season and Care of Geranium and Jostaberry

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

Geranium and Jostaberry Physical Information

Geranium and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Geranium and Jostaberry 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
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
Jostaberry leaf color: Green

Care of Geranium and Jostaberry

Care of Geranium and Jostaberry 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 Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.