Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
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North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Elegance , Maiden
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Habitat
mild coastal areas
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
12-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Vegetative Reproduction
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
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
Whole plant
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
In Hindi
regal geranium
Quisco
In German
Regal Geranie
Quisco
In French
geranium royale
Quisco
In Spanish
geranio regia
Quisco
In Greek
regal geranium
Quisco
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
Quisco
In Polish
regal geranium
Quisco
In Latin
regal geranium
Quisco
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Geraniaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Echinacea
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Quisco
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Quisco is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Quisco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quisco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Quisco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Regal Geranium and Quisco Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Quisco physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Quisco 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
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Quisco leaf color:
Care of Regal Geranium and Quisco
Care of Regal Geranium and Quisco 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 Quisco 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 Quisco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.