Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Not Available
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Habitat
All sorts of environments
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-2
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Employed in herbal medicine, 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
Not Available
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Chrysanths
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Chrysanthemums
In German
Pelargonium
Chrysanthemen
In French
Pelargonium
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Crisantemos
In Greek
Pelargonium
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Crisântemos
In Polish
Pelargonium
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Pelargonium
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asterales
Family
Geraniaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Pelargonium and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Pelargonium and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Pelargonium and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pelargonium and Chrysanthemum
Care of Pelargonium and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.