Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
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Types
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Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a dye
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
Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Ukiuki
Pelargonium
In German
Ukiuki
Pelargonium
In French
Ukiuki
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Ukiuki
Pelargonium
In Greek
Ukiuki
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
pelargônio
In Polish
Ukiuki
Pelargonium
In Latin
Ukiuki
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Geraniales
Family
Liliaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Dianella
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
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Season and Care of Ukiuki and Pelargonium
Season and care of Ukiuki and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Ukiuki and Pelargonium Physical Information
Ukiuki and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is - and width - whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Pelargonium are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Ukiuki and Pelargonium
Care of Ukiuki and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.