Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark 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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Pelargonium
चकोतरा
In German
Pelargonium
Grapefruit
In French
Pelargonium
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Pomelo
In Greek
Pelargonium
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Toranja
In Polish
Pelargonium
grejpfrut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Sapindales
Family
Geraniaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Grapefruit
Season and care of Pelargonium and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pelargonium and Grapefruit Physical Information
Pelargonium and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Grapefruit are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pelargonium and Grapefruit
Care of Pelargonium and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.