Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
Habitat
All sorts of environments
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
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, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
In Hindi
Pelargonium
peruvian daffodil
In German
Pelargonium
peruvian daffodil
In French
Pelargonium
peruvian daffodil
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Pamianthe
In Greek
Pelargonium
peruvian daffodil
In Portuguese
pelargônio
peruvian daffodil
In Polish
Pelargonium
peruvian daffodil
In Latin
Pelargonium
peruvian daffodil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asparagales
Family
Geraniaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Pamianthe
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Peruvian Daffodil
Season and care of Pelargonium and Peruvian Daffodil is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Peruvian Daffodil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian Daffodil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pelargonium and Peruvian Daffodil Physical Information
Pelargonium and Peruvian Daffodil physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Peruvian Daffodil are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
- Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pelargonium and Peruvian Daffodil
Care of Pelargonium and Peruvian Daffodil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian Daffodil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peruvian Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.