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About Jasmine and Geranium


About Geranium and Jasmine


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines   
Tender Perennial   

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

Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine   
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium   

Number of Varieties
100   
99+
422   
17

Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   
Mediterranean region   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
12-15   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
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
180.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Minimum Width
120.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pale White, White   
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Black, Brown   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green   
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green   
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green   
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblovate   
Reniform   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, 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   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering   
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
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, 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
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single, Double, Semi-Double   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Butterflies   

Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting   
Sinuses, Throat itching   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge   
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.   

Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems   
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root   
Flowers, Whole plant   

Other Uses
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance   
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens   
PELARGONIUM   

Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia   
Florist Geranium, Geranium   

In Hindi
चमेली   
Geranium   

In German
Jasmin   
Geranie   

In French
Jasmin   
Géranium   

In Spanish
Hortensia   
Geranio   

In Greek
υδραγεία   
γεράνι   

In Portuguese
Jasmin   
Gerânio   

In Polish
Jasmin   
Pelargonia   

In Latin
Jasmin   
Geranium   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Scrophulariales   
Geraniales   

Family
Aloaceae   
Geraniaceae   

Genus
Jasminium   
Geranium   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Jasmineae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
200   
99+
422   
37

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Properties of Jasmine and Geranium

Wondering what are the properties of Jasmine and Geranium? We provide you with everything About Jasmine and Geranium. Jasmine has thorns and Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Jasmine has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Nausea and Vomiting and Geranium has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Jasmine and Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jasmine and Geranium

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

Jasmine and Geranium Physical Information

Jasmine and Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Jasmine and Geranium are as follows:

Care of Jasmine and Geranium

Care of Jasmine and Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering 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 Jasmine 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.

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