Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
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Types
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Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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
Do not water excessively
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Moist, Sandy
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
Red blotch
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Ram's Horn
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Proboscidea louisianica
Pelargonium
In German
Proboscidea louisianica
Pelargonium
In French
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Pelargonium
In Spanish
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
Pelargonium
In Greek
proboscidea louisianica
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
proboscidea louisianica
pelargônio
In Polish
Proboscidea louisianica
Pelargonium
In Latin
proboscidea louisianica
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Geraniales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Proboscidea
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ram's Horn and Pelargonium
Season and care of Ram's Horn and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Ram's Horn and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall and Pelargonium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Ram's Horn and Pelargonium Physical Information
Ram's Horn and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and Pelargonium are as follows:
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Ram's Horn and Pelargonium
Care of Ram's Horn and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.