Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
Central America, South America
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Not Availble
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange, Dark Red, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free, 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
Attracts
-
Bees, Flying insects
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, Diaphoretic, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
CAPSICUM frutescens
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Tabasco Pepper
In Hindi
Pelargonium
काली मिर्च टबैस्को
In German
Pelargonium
Tabasco Pfeffer
In French
Pelargonium
Tabasco poivre
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Tabasco Pepper
In Greek
Pelargonium
Tabasco πιπέρι
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Tabasco pimenta
In Polish
Pelargonium
papryka tabasco
In Latin
Pelargonium
Tabasco Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Solanales
Family
Geraniaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Tabasco Pepper
Season and care of Pelargonium and Tabasco Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Tabasco Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabasco Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Tabasco Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Tabasco Pepper is Neutral.
Pelargonium and Tabasco Pepper Physical Information
Pelargonium and Tabasco Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tabasco Pepper height is 71.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Tabasco Pepper are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Tabasco Pepper flower color: White and Light Green
- Tabasco Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Pelargonium and Tabasco Pepper
Care of Pelargonium and Tabasco Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabasco Pepper pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove deadheads. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabasco Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.