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About Pelargonium and Weeping Fig

What is

Life Span

Annual
Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial
Tree

Origin

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Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Ficus benjamina

Number of Varieties

20800
0 40000
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Habitat

All sorts of environments
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1510-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-10

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm2,440.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.50 cm3,050.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Hot Pink, Coral
-

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acicular
Elliptic

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Layering

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively
Water carefully

In Summer

Moderate
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

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, 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
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Heat And Humidity
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Semi-Double
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Birds

Allergy

-
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry

Part of Plant Used

Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
FICUS benjamina

Common Name

Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree

In Hindi

Pelargonium
रो अंजीर

In German

Pelargonium
Birkenfeige

In French

Pelargonium
figuier pleureur

In Spanish

Pelargonium
higo llorón

In Greek

Pelargonium
κλάμα σύκο

In Portuguese

pelargônio
chorando fig

In Polish

Pelargonium
płacz rys

In Latin

Pelargonium
Plorans ficum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales
Urticales

Family

Geraniaceae
Moraceae

Genus

Pelargonium
Ficus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
Ficeae

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

200850
1 27800
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Properties of Pelargonium and Weeping Fig

Wondering what are the properties of Pelargonium and Weeping Fig? We provide you with everything About Pelargonium and Weeping Fig. Pelargonium doesn't have thorns and Weeping Fig doesn't have thorns. Also Pelargonium does not have fragrant flowers. Pelargonium has allergic reactions like and Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Pelargonium and Weeping Fig

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

Pelargonium and Weeping Fig Physical Information

Pelargonium and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Weeping Fig are as follows:

  • Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral

  • Pelargonium leaf color: Green

  • Weeping Fig flower color:

  • Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Pelargonium and Weeping Fig

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