Snapdragon

Pelargonium

About Snapdragon and Pelargonium

Snapdragon

Pelargonium

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Origin

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium

Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium

Number of Varieties

3520

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Habitat

Mediterranean region

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

A1, 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

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.20 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink

Hot Pink, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Light Frost

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases

Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Rust

Red blotch, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Light Frost

Heat And Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Moisturizing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators

Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'

PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'

Common Name

Snapdragon

Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

snapdragon

Pelargonium

In German

Löwenmaul

Pelargonium

In French

muflier

Pelargonium

In Spanish

boca de dragón

Pelargonium

In Greek

snapdragon

Pelargonium

In Portuguese

snapdragon

pelargônio

In Polish

lwia paszcza

Pelargonium

In Latin

snapdragon

Pelargonium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Geraniales

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Anthurium

Pelargonium

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

35200

1 27800

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Properties of Snapdragon and Pelargonium

Wondering what are the properties of Snapdragon and Pelargonium? We provide you with everything About Snapdragon and Pelargonium. Snapdragon doesn't have thorns and Pelargonium doesn't have thorns. Also Snapdragon does not have fragrant flowers. Snapdragon has allergic reactions like and Pelargonium has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Snapdragon and Pelargonium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Snapdragon and Pelargonium

Season and care of Snapdragon and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Snapdragon and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pelargonium is Neutral.

Snapdragon and Pelargonium Physical Information

Snapdragon and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Snapdragon and Pelargonium are as follows:

Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green

Care of Snapdragon and Pelargonium

Care of Snapdragon and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snapdragon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.