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
  
China, Japan
  
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 regions, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
9-7
  
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
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
  
White, Silver
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Reddish Plum
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
  
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
  
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
  
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Reniform
  
broad, flat
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
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
  
Fall, Late Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Pollution, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
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
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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, 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
  
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
  
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Sinuses, Throat itching
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin irritation
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Fixes Nitrogen
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
  
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
  
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
  
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, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM
  
Elaeagnus pungens
  
Common Name
Florist Geranium, Geranium
  
Silverthorn
  
In Hindi
Geranium
  
Silverthorn
  
In German
Geranie
  
Silverthorn
  
In French
Géranium
  
Silverthorn
  
In Spanish
Geranio
  
Silverthorn
  
In Greek
γεράνι
  
Silverthorn
  
In Portuguese
Gerânio
  
Silverthorn
  
In Polish
Pelargonia
  
Silverthorn
  
In Latin
Geranium
  
Silverthorn
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Rhamnales
  
Family
Geraniaceae
  
Elaeagnaceae
  
Genus
Geranium
  
Elaeagnus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Geranium and Silverthorn
Season and care of Geranium and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Geranium and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Geranium is Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Geranium and Silverthorn Physical Information
Geranium and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Geranium and Silverthorn 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
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Geranium and Silverthorn
Care of Geranium and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.