Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
India, China
Types
Elegance , Maiden
Bead tree
Habitat
mild coastal areas
Forest margins, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
MELIA azedarach
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
Chinaberry Tree
In Hindi
regal geranium
Chinaberry ट्री
In German
Regal Geranie
Chinaberry -Baum
In French
geranium royale
Chinaberry Arbre
In Spanish
geranio regia
Chinaberry Arbre
In Greek
regal geranium
chinaberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
azederaque
In Polish
regal geranium
azederaque
In Latin
regal geranium
Chinaberry ligno
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Sapindales
Family
Geraniaceae
Meliaceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Melieae
Subfamily
Unknown
Meloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Chinaberry Tree
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Chinaberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Chinaberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Regal Geranium and Chinaberry Tree Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Chinaberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Chinaberry Tree are as follows:
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
- Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Regal Geranium and Chinaberry Tree
Care of Regal Geranium and Chinaberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.