Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
All sorts of environments
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Moderate
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
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
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Silver Wattle
In German
Pelargonium
Silver Wattle
In French
Pelargonium
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
Pelargonium
acacia amarilla
In Greek
Pelargonium
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
Pelargonium
Silver Wattle
In Latin
Pelargonium
Silver Wattle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Pelargonium and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Wattle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pelargonium and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Pelargonium and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Pelargonium and Silver Wattle
Care of Pelargonium and Silver Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.