Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
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World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
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Habitat
All sorts of environments
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
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 for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Pelargonium
Laub- Cattail
In French
Pelargonium
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Pelargonium
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
pelargônio
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Pelargonium
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Pelargonium
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Typhales
Family
Geraniaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Pelargonium and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pelargonium and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Pelargonium and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Pelargonium and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Pelargonium and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, 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 Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.