Pelargonium

Black Locust

About Pelargonium and Black Locust

Pelargonium

Black Locust

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Types

Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium

Honey Locust

Number of Varieties

2010

0 40000

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-155-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm1,524.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm1,066.80 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Hot Pink, Coral

Rose, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Red, Crimson, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acicular

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively

Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Moderate

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, 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, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch, Whiteflies

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat And Humidity

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Moisturizing, Skin cleanser

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Insect Repellent

Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item

Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'

ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'

Common Name

Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium

Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust

In Hindi

Pelargonium

Black Locust Tree

In German

Pelargonium

Schwarz Locust Tree

In French

Pelargonium

Noir Arbre Locust

In Spanish

Pelargonium

Negro del árbol de la langosta

In Greek

Pelargonium

Μαύρο Locust Tree

In Portuguese

pelargônio

Árvore Locust Preto

In Polish

Pelargonium

Robinii akacjowej Drzewo

In Latin

Pelargonium

Locusta arbor Niger

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Fabales

Family

Geraniaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Robinia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Robinieae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

20025

1 27800

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Properties of Pelargonium and Black Locust

Wondering what are the properties of Pelargonium and Black Locust? We provide you with everything About Pelargonium and Black Locust. Pelargonium doesn't have thorns and Black Locust doesn't have thorns. Also Pelargonium does not have fragrant flowers. Pelargonium has allergic reactions like and Black Locust has allergic reactions like . 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 Pelargonium and Black Locust and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pelargonium and Black Locust

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

Pelargonium and Black Locust Physical Information

Pelargonium and Black Locust physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Black Locust are as follows:

Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze

Care of Pelargonium and Black Locust

Care of Pelargonium and Black Locust include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Locust pruning is done Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, 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 Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.