Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin, Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
South America
Types
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-12
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Sinuses, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
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, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Florist Geranium, Geranium
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
Geranium
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Geranie
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Géranium
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Geranio
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
γεράνι
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Gerânio
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Pelargonia
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Geranium
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Geranium
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ingeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mimosoideae
Season and Care of Geranium and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Geranium and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Geranium and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Geranium is Neutral and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Geranium and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Geranium and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Geranium and Powder Puff Tree 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
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Geranium and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Geranium and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.