Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
-
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
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Habitat
All sorts of environments
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-7
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
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Pinnate
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Capnoides
In German
Pelargonium
Capnoides
In French
Pelargonium
capnoides
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Capnoides
In Greek
Pelargonium
Capnoides
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Capnoides
In Polish
Pelargonium
Capnoides
In Latin
Pelargonium
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Geraniales
Agaricales
Family
Geraniaceae
Fumariaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Hypholoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Capnoides
Season and care of Pelargonium and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pelargonium and Capnoides Physical Information
Pelargonium and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Capnoides are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Pelargonium and Capnoides
Care of Pelargonium and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.