Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
-
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Pelargonium
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Pelargonium
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Pelargonium
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Pelargonium
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Pelargonium
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Pelargonium
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Pelargonium and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pelargonium and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Pelargonium and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pelargonium and Bird Cherry
Care of Pelargonium and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.