Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
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
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Long slender
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
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 fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
Sinuses, Throat itching
Not Available
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
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as a dye
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM
DIANELLA sandwicensis
Common Name
Florist Geranium, Geranium
Ukiuki, uki
In French
Géranium
Ukiuki
In Spanish
Geranio
Ukiuki
In Portuguese
Gerânio
Ukiuki
In Polish
Pelargonia
Ukiuki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Liliales
Family
Geraniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hemerocallidoideae
Season and Care of Geranium and Ukiuki
Season and care of Geranium and Ukiuki is important to know. While considering everything about Geranium and Ukiuki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Ukiuki is Not Available while the PH of soil for Geranium is Neutral and for Ukiuki is Not Available.
Geranium and Ukiuki Physical Information
Geranium and Ukiuki physical information is very important for comparison. Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Ukiuki height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Geranium and Ukiuki 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
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Geranium and Ukiuki
Care of Geranium and Ukiuki 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 Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.