Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
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Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Elegance , Maiden
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Habitat
mild coastal areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant
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Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Foundation
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
regal geranium
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Regal Geranie
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
geranium royale
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
geranio regia
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
regal geranium
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
regal geranium
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
regal geranium
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Geraniales
Brassicales
Family
Geraniaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Tropaeolum
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Mashua
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mashua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Regal Geranium and Mashua Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Mashua 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
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Regal Geranium and Mashua
Care of Regal Geranium and Mashua 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 Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.