Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
-
Types
-
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Flower borders, Landscape
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
Pelargonium
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Pelargonium
In French
Matricaire odorante
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
Pelargonium
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
pelargônio
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Pelargonium
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Pelargonium
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Pelargonium season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Pineapple Weed and Pelargonium Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Pelargonium are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Pelargonium
Care of Pineapple Weed and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.