Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
-
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Habitat
All sorts of environments
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Rosa rubiginosa
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Rose
In Hindi
Pelargonium
गुलाब
In German
Pelargonium
Rose
In French
Pelargonium
Se leva
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Rosa
In Greek
Pelargonium
Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Rosa
In Polish
Pelargonium
Róża
In Latin
Pelargonium
Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Rose
Season and care of Pelargonium and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Pelargonium and Rose Physical Information
Pelargonium and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Rose are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pelargonium and Rose
Care of Pelargonium and Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.