Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
Mediterranean region
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-13
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, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green, Light 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 Shape
Reniform
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
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
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
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
Intestinal irritations
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 a spice
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Florist Geranium, Geranium
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
Geranium
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Geranie
rosa Ipe
In French
Géranium
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Geranio
Pink Ipe
In Portuguese
Gerânio
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Pelargonia
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Geranium
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Geranium
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Geranium and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Geranium and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Geranium and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Geranium is Neutral and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Geranium and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Geranium and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Geranium height is 20.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Geranium and Pink Ipe 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
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Geranium and Pink Ipe
Care of Geranium and Pink Ipe 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 Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.