Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
-
South America, Brazil
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Cactus
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pale Green
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
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Moderate
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, 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, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
-
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
-
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Pelargonium
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Pelargonium
Osterkaktus
In French
Pelargonium
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Pelargonium
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Pelargonium
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
pelargônio
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Pelargonium
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Pelargonium
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Geraniaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Hatiora
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Easter cactus
Season and care of Pelargonium and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Pelargonium and Easter cactus Physical Information
Pelargonium and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Easter cactus are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Pelargonium and Easter cactus
Care of Pelargonium and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.