Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
11-15
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Minimum Height
20.00 cm
30.50 cm
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Sinuses, Throat itching
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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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
Container, Edible, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Siberian'
Common Name
Florist Geranium, Geranium
Siberian Tomato
In Hindi
Geranium
Hydrangea
In German
Geranie
Hortensie
In French
Géranium
Hortensia
In Spanish
Geranio
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Gerânio
Hortênsia
In Polish
Pelargonia
Hortensja
In Latin
Geranium
Hibiscus
Family
Geraniaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Geranium and Siberian Tomato
Season and care of Geranium and Siberian Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Geranium and Siberian Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Geranium is Neutral and for Siberian Tomato is Neutral.
Geranium and Siberian Tomato Physical Information
Geranium and Siberian Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Geranium height is 20.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Siberian Tomato height is 30.50 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Geranium and Siberian Tomato 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
Siberian Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Siberian Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Geranium and Siberian Tomato
Care of Geranium and Siberian Tomato 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 Siberian Tomato 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 Siberian Tomato needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.