Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Silver Maple
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Pelargonium
In German
Silver Maple
Pelargonium
In French
érable argenté
Pelargonium
In Spanish
arce plateado
Pelargonium
In Greek
Silver Maple
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
pelargônio
In Polish
Silver Maple
Pelargonium
In Latin
Acer
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Geraniales
Family
Aceraceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Pelargonium
Season and care of Silver Maple and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Silver Maple and Pelargonium Physical Information
Silver Maple and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Pelargonium are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Maple and Pelargonium
Care of Silver Maple and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.