Pelargonium

Candlenut

About Pelargonium and Candlenut

Pelargonium

Candlenut

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia

Types

Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium

Number of Varieties

20-

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1510-12

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

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

H2, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm1,370.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm1,520.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Hot Pink, Coral

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acicular

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Moderate

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune regularly, 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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch, Whiteflies

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat And Humidity

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

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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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Moisturizing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Insect Repellent

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food

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

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'

ALEURITES moluccanus

Common Name

Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium

Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui

In Hindi

Pelargonium

candlenut पेड़

In German

Pelargonium

Candlenut Baum

In French

Pelargonium

arbre Candlenut

In Spanish

Pelargonium

árbol candlenut

In Greek

Pelargonium

candlenut δέντρο

In Portuguese

pelargônio

candlenut árvore

In Polish

Pelargonium

Tung Molukański drzewo

In Latin

Pelargonium

Candlenut ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Dicotyledonae

Order

Geraniales

Malpighiales

Family

Geraniaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Aleurites

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Aleuritideae

Subfamily

Crotonoideae

Number of Species

200600

1 27800

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Properties of Pelargonium and Candlenut

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

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Season and Care of Pelargonium and Candlenut

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

Pelargonium and Candlenut Physical Information

Pelargonium and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Candlenut are as follows:

Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray

Care of Pelargonium and Candlenut

Care of Pelargonium and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.