Pelargonium

Silverthorn

About Pelargonium and Silverthorn

Pelargonium

Silverthorn

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Shrub

Origin

China, Japan

Types

Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium

Number of Varieties

205

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-156-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Hot Pink, Coral

White, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acicular

broad, flat

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Moderate

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat And Humidity

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Moisturizing, Skin cleanser

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Insect Repellent

Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Pelargonium

Silverthorn

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Rhamnales

Family

Geraniaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

20070

1 27800

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Properties of Pelargonium and Silverthorn

Wondering what are the properties of Pelargonium and Silverthorn? We provide you with everything About Pelargonium and Silverthorn. Pelargonium doesn't have thorns and Silverthorn doesn't have thorns. Also Pelargonium does not have fragrant flowers. Pelargonium has allergic reactions like and Silverthorn has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pelargonium and Silverthorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pelargonium and Silverthorn

Season and care of Pelargonium and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pelargonium and Silverthorn Physical Information

Pelargonium and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Silverthorn are as follows:

Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna

Care of Pelargonium and Silverthorn

Care of Pelargonium and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.