Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
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South America, Brazil
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Yucca
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate
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
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do Not over Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
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Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In Hindi
Pelargonium
शकरकंद
In German
Pelargonium
Palmlilie
In French
Pelargonium
Yucca
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Yucca
In Greek
Pelargonium
Yucca
In Portuguese
pelargônio
iúca
In Polish
Pelargonium
yucca
In Latin
Pelargonium
Yucca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Liliales
Family
Geraniaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Pelargonium and Yuca
Season and care of Pelargonium and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pelargonium and Yuca Physical Information
Pelargonium and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Yuca are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of Pelargonium and Yuca
Care of Pelargonium and Yuca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yuca pruning is done . In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.