Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Types
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Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Powdery mildew
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Ranunculus
Pelargonium
In German
Ranunkel
Pelargonium
In French
Ranunculus
Pelargonium
In Spanish
ranúnculo
Pelargonium
In Greek
Ranunculus
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
pelargônio
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Pelargonium
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Geraniales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
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Season and Care of Ranunculus and Pelargonium
Season and care of Ranunculus and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Ranunculus and Pelargonium Physical Information
Ranunculus and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Pelargonium are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Ranunculus and Pelargonium
Care of Ranunculus and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.