Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
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Habitat
All sorts of environments
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Yellow 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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Sweet Box
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Pelargonium
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Pelargonium
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
Pelargonium
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
Pelargonium
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
Pelargonium
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Sarcococca
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Pelargonium and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pelargonium and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Pelargonium and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Pelargonium and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Pelargonium and Sarcococca confusa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.