Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Southern Asia, India
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Small elliptic
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
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Pelargonium
दालचीनी
In German
Pelargonium
Zimt
In French
Pelargonium
Cannelle
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Canela
In Greek
Pelargonium
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Canela
In Polish
Pelargonium
Cynamon
In Latin
Pelargonium
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Laurales
Family
Geraniaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
-
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Cinnamon
Season and care of Pelargonium and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Pelargonium and Cinnamon Physical Information
Pelargonium and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Cinnamon are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Pelargonium and Cinnamon
Care of Pelargonium and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.