Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, 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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Tuberose
In Hindi
Pelargonium
रजनीगंधा
In German
Pelargonium
Tuberose
In French
Pelargonium
Tubéreuse
In Spanish
Pelargonium
nardo
In Greek
Pelargonium
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Tuberosa
In Polish
Pelargonium
Tuberoza
In Latin
Pelargonium
Tuberose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asparagales
Family
Geraniaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Polianthes
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Tuberose
Season and care of Pelargonium and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tuberose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Pelargonium and Tuberose Physical Information
Pelargonium and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Tuberose are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
- Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Pelargonium and Tuberose
Care of Pelargonium and Tuberose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.