Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
-
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
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Habitat
All sorts of environments
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
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, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Pelargonium
रजत बाबा
In German
Pelargonium
Silver Sage
In French
Pelargonium
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Pelargonium
silver Sage
In Greek
Pelargonium
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
pelargônio
silver Sage
In Polish
Pelargonium
silver Sage
In Latin
Pelargonium
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Silver Sage
Season and care of Pelargonium and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pelargonium and Silver Sage Physical Information
Pelargonium and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Silver Sage are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Pelargonium and Silver Sage
Care of Pelargonium and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.