Pelargonium

Elderberry

About Pelargonium and Elderberry

Pelargonium

Elderberry

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs

Origin

Australia, South America

Types

Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium

Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry

Number of Varieties

200

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm9.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm8.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Hot Pink, Coral

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acicular

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Early Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively

Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather

In Summer

Moderate

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch, Whiteflies

Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus

Plant Tolerance

Heat And Humidity

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

Allergy

Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting

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, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

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

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'

Sambucus nigra

Common Name

Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium

Elderberry

In Hindi

Pelargonium

Elderberry

In German

Pelargonium

Holunderbeere

In French

Pelargonium

Sureau

In Spanish

Pelargonium

Saúco

In Greek

Pelargonium

Elderberry

In Portuguese

pelargônio

Sabugueiro

In Polish

Pelargonium

Bez czarny

In Latin

Pelargonium

Elderberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Dipsacales

Family

Geraniaceae

Adoxaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Sambucus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

20030

1 27800

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Properties of Pelargonium and Elderberry

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

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Season and Care of Pelargonium and Elderberry

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

Pelargonium and Elderberry Physical Information

Pelargonium and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Elderberry are as follows:

Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green

Care of Pelargonium and Elderberry

Care of Pelargonium and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.