Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Medium
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
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
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
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'
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
European crab apple
In Hindi
Pelargonium
european crab apple
In German
Pelargonium
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Pelargonium
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Pelargonium
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Pelargonium
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Pelargonium
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pelargonium and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Pelargonium and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Pelargonium and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Pelargonium and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pelargonium and European Crab Apple
Care of Pelargonium and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.