Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Elegance , Maiden
Not Available
Habitat
mild coastal areas
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue 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
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Bark
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Wood is used for making furniture, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
In Hindi
regal geranium
फर्न पाइन
In German
Regal Geranie
Fern Pinien
In French
geranium royale
pin Fern
In Spanish
geranio regia
pino helecho
In Greek
regal geranium
Fern πεύκο
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
pinho Fern
In Polish
regal geranium
Fern sosna
In Latin
regal geranium
Fern pinus
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Podocarpaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Afrocarpus
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Unknown
Faboideae
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Fern Pine
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Fern Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Fern Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Regal Geranium and Fern Pine Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Fern Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Fern Pine 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
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
- Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Regal Geranium and Fern Pine
Care of Regal Geranium and Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.