Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
Reddish Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Long Barbed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
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
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Cough
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
Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Hedges
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
BROMELIA
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Heart-of-Flame
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Heart-of-flame
In German
Pelargonium
Herz -of -Flame
In French
Pelargonium
Coeur-de- flamme
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Corazón de la llama
In Greek
Pelargonium
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Coração -de- Chama
In Polish
Pelargonium
Heart- of- Płomień
In Latin
Pelargonium
Cor - de - flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Bromelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Properties of Pelargonium and Heart of Flame
Wondering what are the properties of Pelargonium and Heart of Flame? We provide you with everything About Pelargonium and Heart of Flame. Pelargonium doesn't have thorns and Heart of Flame doesn't have thorns. Also Pelargonium does not have fragrant flowers. Pelargonium has allergic reactions like Not Available and Heart of Flame has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Heart of Flame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Heart of Flame
Season and care of Pelargonium and Heart of Flame is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Heart of Flame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heart of Flame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Heart of Flame is Not Available while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Heart of Flame is Not Available.
Pelargonium and Heart of Flame Physical Information
Pelargonium and Heart of Flame physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Heart of Flame are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
- Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pelargonium and Heart of Flame
Care of Pelargonium and Heart of Flame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heart of Flame 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 Heart of Flame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
