Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
-
Argentina, Chile
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
-
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Pelargonium
boxberry
In German
Pelargonium
boxberry
In French
Pelargonium
boxberry
In Spanish
Pelargonium
boxberry
In Greek
Pelargonium
boxberry
In Portuguese
pelargônio
boxberry
In Polish
Pelargonium
boxberry
In Latin
Pelargonium
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Ericales
Family
Geraniaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Boxberry
Season and care of Pelargonium and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Pelargonium and Boxberry Physical Information
Pelargonium and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Boxberry are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pelargonium and Boxberry
Care of Pelargonium and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.