Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Grass
Habitat
All sorts of environments
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
Pelargonium
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Pelargonium
St. Augustine Grass
In French
Pelargonium
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
Pelargonium
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
Pelargonium
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
pelargônio
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
Pelargonium
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
Pelargonium
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Cyperales
Family
Geraniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Pelargonium and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Pelargonium and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pelargonium and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Pelargonium and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Pelargonium and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Pelargonium and St. Augustine Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.