Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-5
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Moderate
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Groundcover
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
Pelargonium
अजवाइन
In German
Pelargonium
Ajowan
In French
Pelargonium
Ajowan
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Pelargonium
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
pelargônio
aipo
In Polish
Pelargonium
seler
In Latin
Pelargonium
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Pelargonium and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Pelargonium and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Pelargonium and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Pelargonium and Ajwain plant
Care of Pelargonium and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.