Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Hybrid origin
India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, 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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Water Spinach
In German
Pelargonium
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Pelargonium
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Pelargonium
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
Pelargonium
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Pelargonium
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Pelargonium
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Solanales
Family
Geraniaceae
Convolvulaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Ipomoea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Water Spinach
Season and care of Pelargonium and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pelargonium and Water Spinach Physical Information
Pelargonium and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Water Spinach are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Pelargonium and Water Spinach
Care of Pelargonium and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
