Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
-
Types
Grass
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
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
Lawns and Turf
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
Pelargonium
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Pelargonium
In French
St. Augustine Grass
Pelargonium
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
Pelargonium
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
pelargônio
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Pelargonium
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Geraniales
Family
Poaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Pelargonium
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
St. Augustine Grass and Pelargonium Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Pelargonium are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Pelargonium
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.