Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
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Habitat
All sorts of environments
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Acicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs Very high moisture
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
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
bees
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
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
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Saururus cernuus
In German
Pelargonium
Saururus cernuus
In French
Pelargonium
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
Pelargonium
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
Pelargonium
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
Pelargonium
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
Pelargonium
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Piperales
Family
Geraniaceae
Saururaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Saururus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Pelargonium and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Pelargonium and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Pelargonium and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pelargonium and Saururus cernuus
Care of Pelargonium and Saururus cernuus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.