Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
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Types
-
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Woodlands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Moderate
Moderate
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
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, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Pelargonium
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Pelargonium
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Pelargonium
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
pelargônio
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Pelargonium
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Pelargonium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Geraniales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kukui and Pelargonium
Season and care of Kukui and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Kukui and Pelargonium Physical Information
Kukui and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Pelargonium are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Kukui and Pelargonium
Care of Kukui and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.