Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
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Habitat
All sorts of environments
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
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, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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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
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
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 As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Ranunculus
In German
Pelargonium
Ranunkel
In French
Pelargonium
Ranunculus
In Spanish
Pelargonium
ranúnculo
In Greek
Pelargonium
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Ranogkylos
In Polish
Pelargonium
Ranogkylos
In Latin
Pelargonium
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Ranunculales
Family
Geraniaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Ranunculus
Season and care of Pelargonium and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Pelargonium and Ranunculus Physical Information
Pelargonium and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Ranunculus are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color:
Care of Pelargonium and Ranunculus
Care of Pelargonium and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.