Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
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Types
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Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Tropical regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
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8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
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Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
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Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
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Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
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Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Hatiora
Pelargonium
In German
Hatiora
Pelargonium
In French
Hatiora
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Hatiora
Pelargonium
In Greek
Hatiora
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Hatiora
pelargônio
In Polish
hatiora
Pelargonium
In Latin
Hatiora
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Cactaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Hatiora
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hatiora and Pelargonium
Season and care of Hatiora and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Pelargonium season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Hatiora and Pelargonium Physical Information
Hatiora and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Pelargonium are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Pelargonium
Care of Hatiora and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.