About Hornbeam and Geranium

Hornbeam

Geranium

About Geranium and Hornbeam

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Europe, Turkey

Hybrid origin, Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia

Types

Not available

'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium

Number of Varieties

Not Available

422

Habitat

hedge rows, Woodlands

Mediterranean region

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-9

12-15

AHS Heat Zone

Not Available

12-1

Sunset Zone

Not Available

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm

99+

Not Available

Minimum Width

610.00 cm

Not Available

Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Not Available

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Reniform

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Not Available

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Yes

Flower Petal Number

Not Available

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Yes

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Not Available

Yes

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Yes

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Yes

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Yes

Attracts

Birds, Not Available

Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Sinuses, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Not Available

Edible Uses

Yes

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Whole plant

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

Yes

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Carpinus betulus

PELARGONIUM

Common Name

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

Florist Geranium, Geranium

In Hindi

हानबीन

Geranium

In German

Hainbuche

Geranie

In French

charme

Géranium

In Spanish

carpe

Geranio

In Greek

γαύρος

γεράνι

In Portuguese

choupo-branco

Gerânio

In Polish

grab

Pelargonia

In Latin

Item carpinus

Geranium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Geraniales

Family

Betulaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Carpinus

Geranium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Not Available

Subfamily

Coryloideae

Not Available

Number of Species

99+

422

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Properties of Hornbeam and Geranium

Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Geranium? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Geranium. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Geranium has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hornbeam and Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hornbeam and Geranium

Season and care of Hornbeam and Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Geranium season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Geranium is Neutral.

Hornbeam and Geranium Physical Information

Hornbeam and Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hornbeam and Geranium are as follows:

Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
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

Care of Hornbeam and Geranium

Care of Hornbeam and Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.