Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
hakone grass
Pelargonium
In German
Hakone Gras
Pelargonium
In French
Hakone herbe
Pelargonium
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
Pelargonium
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
pelargônio
In Polish
Hakone trawa
Pelargonium
In Latin
Hakone herba
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Geraniales
Family
Poaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Hakonechloa
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Pelargonium
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Hakone Grass and Pelargonium Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Pelargonium are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Hakone Grass and Pelargonium
Care of Hakone Grass and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.