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About Pelargonium and Physostegia

What is

Life Span

Annual
Annual

Type

Tender Perennial
Perennial

Origin

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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico

Types

Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Shrub

Number of Varieties

2070
0 40000
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Habitat

All sorts of environments
Sunny Edge

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-153-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
8-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.50 cm45.70 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Hot Pink, Coral
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
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Fruit Color

-
Red, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acicular
Lance shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering

In Summer

Moderate
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat And Humidity
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Semi-Double
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Hummingbirds

Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification

Plant Benefits

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

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
PHYSOSTEGIA

Common Name

Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Physostegia

In Hindi

Pelargonium
Physostegia

In German

Pelargonium
Physostegia

In French

Pelargonium
Physostegia

In Spanish

Pelargonium
Physostegia

In Greek

Pelargonium
Physostegia

In Portuguese

pelargônio
Physostegia

In Polish

Pelargonium
Physostegia

In Latin

Pelargonium
Physostegia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales
Lamiales

Family

Geraniaceae
Lamiaceae

Genus

Pelargonium
Physostegia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

20065
1 27800
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Properties of Pelargonium and Physostegia

Wondering what are the properties of Pelargonium and Physostegia? We provide you with everything About Pelargonium and Physostegia. Pelargonium doesn't have thorns and Physostegia doesn't have thorns. Also Pelargonium does not have fragrant flowers. Pelargonium has allergic reactions like and Physostegia has allergic reactions like . 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 Physostegia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Pelargonium and Physostegia

Season and care of Pelargonium and Physostegia is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Physostegia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Physostegia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Physostegia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pelargonium and Physostegia Physical Information

Pelargonium and Physostegia physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Physostegia are as follows:

  • Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral

  • Pelargonium leaf color: Green

  • Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet

  • Physostegia leaf color: Green

Care of Pelargonium and Physostegia

Care of Pelargonium and Physostegia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Physostegia 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 Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.