Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
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Habitat
All sorts of environments
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
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, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light 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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
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
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Mandarin
In German
Pelargonium
Mandarin
In French
Pelargonium
mandarin
In Spanish
Pelargonium
mandarín
In Greek
Pelargonium
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
pelargônio
tangerina
In Polish
Pelargonium
Mandarynka
In Latin
Pelargonium
Latin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Sapindales
Family
Geraniaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Mandarin
Season and care of Pelargonium and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Pelargonium and Mandarin Physical Information
Pelargonium and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Mandarin are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pelargonium and Mandarin
Care of Pelargonium and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.