Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
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Habitat
All sorts of environments
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Pelargonium
persian violet
In German
Pelargonium
persian violet
In French
Pelargonium
persian violet
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Violeta persa
In Greek
Pelargonium
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Violeta persa
In Polish
Pelargonium
Persian Violet
In Latin
Pelargonium
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Gentianales
Family
Geraniaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Persian Violet
Season and care of Pelargonium and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Pelargonium and Persian Violet Physical Information
Pelargonium and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Persian Violet are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pelargonium and Persian Violet
Care of Pelargonium and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.