Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Coniferous Tree
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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, Sand
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 leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Littleleaf disease
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
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Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
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
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Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PINUS echinata
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Shortleaf Pine
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Shortleaf Pine
Pelargonium
In German
Shortleaf Pine
Pelargonium
In French
Shortleaf Pine
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Shortleaf pino
Pelargonium
In Greek
Shortleaf Pine
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Shortleaf Pine
pelargônio
In Polish
Shortleaf Pine
Pelargonium
In Latin
Pinus Shortleaf
Pelargonium
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Shortleaf Pine and Pelargonium
Season and care of Shortleaf Pine and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Shortleaf Pine and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Shortleaf Pine and Pelargonium Physical Information
Shortleaf Pine and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Shortleaf Pine and Pelargonium are as follows:
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Pelargonium
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shortleaf Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.