Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
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Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Leaves, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Pelargonium
In German
Tabebuia
Pelargonium
In French
Tabebuia
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Pelargonium
In Greek
Tabebuia
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
pelargônio
In Polish
Tabebuia
Pelargonium
In Latin
Tabebuia
Pelargonium
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Tabebuia
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Pelargonium
Season and care of Tabebuia and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Pelargonium season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Tabebuia and Pelargonium Physical Information
Tabebuia and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Pelargonium are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Tabebuia and Pelargonium
Care of Tabebuia and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.