Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
India
Hybrid origin, Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Larvae of Agave Weevil
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Fasciation, Bacterial leaf spot, Blackleg, Botrytis Blight, Edema, Gray mold, Pseudomonas Leaf Spot, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Stem spot, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Analgesic
Sinuses, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Tropical
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sansevieria trifasciata
PELARGONIUM
Common Name
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
Florist Geranium, Geranium
In Hindi
नाग संयंत्र
Geranium
In German
Snake plant
Geranie
In French
Snake plant
Géranium
In Spanish
Snake plant
Geranio
In Greek
φυτό φίδι
γεράνι
In Portuguese
Snake plant
Gerânio
In Polish
wąż roślin
Pelargonia
In Latin
Snake plant
Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Geraniales
Family
Agavaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Sansevieria
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Snake Plant and Geranium
Season and care of Snake Plant and Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Plant and Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Geranium is Neutral.
Snake Plant and Geranium Physical Information
Snake Plant and Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Snake Plant and Geranium are as follows:
Snake Plant flower color: White
Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Geranium flower color: White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon and Orange Red
- Geranium leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red and Ivory
Care of Snake Plant and Geranium
Care of Snake Plant and Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Geranium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Snake Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.