Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-10
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Sinuses, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Florist Geranium, Geranium
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Geranium
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Geranie
Osage Orange
In French
Géranium
Osage orange
In Spanish
Geranio
Osage naranja
In Greek
γεράνι
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Gerânio
Osage laranja
In Polish
Pelargonia
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Geranium
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Geranium and Osage Orange
Season and care of Geranium and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Geranium and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Geranium is Neutral and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Geranium and Osage Orange Physical Information
Geranium and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Geranium height is 20.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Geranium and Osage Orange 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
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Geranium and Osage Orange
Care of Geranium and Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.