Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
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North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
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Habitat
All sorts of environments
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Ivory, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
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Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Hatiora salicornioides
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Hatiora
In German
Pelargonium
Hatiora
In French
Pelargonium
Hatiora
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Hatiora
In Greek
Pelargonium
Hatiora
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Hatiora
In Polish
Pelargonium
hatiora
In Latin
Pelargonium
Hatiora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
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 Hatiora
Season and care of Pelargonium and Hatiora is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Hatiora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hatiora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Hatiora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pelargonium and Hatiora Physical Information
Pelargonium and Hatiora physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Hatiora are as follows:
Care of Pelargonium and Hatiora
Care of Pelargonium and Hatiora include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hatiora 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 Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.