Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Palm or Cycad
Tender Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Types
conjugatum, aureum, furfuraceum,rubrum
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland, subtropical regions, Tropical areas
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H2
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold, Sienna, Ivory
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Reniform
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water daily during growing season
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Diamond scale, Phytophthora, pink rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Fasciation, Bacterial leaf spot, Blackleg, Botrytis Blight, Edema, Gray mold, Pseudomonas Leaf Spot, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Stem spot, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Sinuses, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DICTYOSPERMA album
PELARGONIUM
Common Name
Hurricane Palm, Princess Palm
Florist Geranium, Geranium
In Hindi
Princess Palm
Geranium
In German
Princess Palm
Geranie
In French
Palmiste blanc
Géranium
In Spanish
Princess Palm
Geranio
In Greek
Princess Palm
γεράνι
In Portuguese
Princess Palm
Gerânio
In Polish
Princess Palm
Pelargonia
In Latin
Princess Palm
Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Geraniales
Family
Arecaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Dictyosperma
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Princess Palm and Geranium
Season and care of Princess Palm and Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Princess Palm and Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Princess Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Princess Palm is Loam, Sand and for Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Princess Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Geranium is Neutral.
Princess Palm and Geranium Physical Information
Princess Palm and Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Princess Palm height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Geranium height is 20.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Princess Palm and Geranium are as follows:
Princess Palm flower color: Light Yellow, Gold, Sienna and Ivory
Princess Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Geranium flower color: White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon and Orange Red
- Geranium leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red and Ivory
Care of Princess Palm and Geranium
Care of Princess Palm and Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Princess Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Geranium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Princess Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.