Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Types
Shrub
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Cold Regions
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-12
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Sienna, Burgundy, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
-
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MICROBIOTA decussata
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Microbiota, Siberian carpet cypress, Russian arbor vitae
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
माइक्रोबायोटा
regal geranium
In German
Mikrobiota
Regal Geranie
In French
microbiote
geranium royale
In Spanish
microbiota
geranio regia
In Greek
μικροχλωρίδας
regal geranium
In Portuguese
microbiota
gerânio régio
In Polish
mikroflory
regal geranium
In Latin
Microbiota
regal geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Microbiota
Pelargonium
Season and Care of Microbiota and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Microbiota and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Microbiota and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Microbiota season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Microbiota is Clay, Loam and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Microbiota is Acidic, Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Microbiota and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Microbiota and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Microbiota height is 2,330.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Microbiota and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Microbiota flower color: Dark Green
Microbiota leaf color: Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Microbiota and Regal Geranium
Care of Microbiota and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Microbiota pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Microbiota needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.