Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa
Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Solanum integrifolium
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Habitat
Moist Soils
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
White
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
imparipinnate
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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 Type
Clay
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
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
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Sinuses, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Digestive, Fiber, Minerals
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, For making oil, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Fruit Tree
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOLANUM integrifolium
PELARGONIUM
Common Name
Chinese Scarlet Eggplant, Pumpkin Tree, Turkish Eggplant, Turkish Orange Eggplant
Florist Geranium, Geranium
In Hindi
कद्दू पेड़
Geranium
In German
Kürbis-Baum
Geranie
In French
arbre de citrouille
Géranium
In Spanish
árbol de calabaza
Geranio
In Greek
δέντρο κολοκύθας
γεράνι
In Portuguese
árvore abóbora
Gerânio
In Polish
drzewa dyni
Pelargonia
In Latin
PEPO ligno
Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Geraniales
Family
Oleaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pumpkin Tree and Geranium
Season and care of Pumpkin Tree and Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin Tree and Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin Tree season is Summer and Fall and Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pumpkin Tree is Loam and for Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Geranium is Neutral.
Pumpkin Tree and Geranium Physical Information
Pumpkin Tree and Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin Tree height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Geranium height is 20.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin Tree and Geranium are as follows:
Pumpkin Tree flower color: White
Pumpkin Tree leaf color: Green and Light 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 Pumpkin Tree and Geranium
Care of Pumpkin Tree and Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin Tree 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 Pumpkin Tree 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.