Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Pinus virginiana
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Habitat
Hills, Hilly upland habitat, Lowland, Wet Woods
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
12-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
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
Scale
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Sinuses, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS virginiana
PELARGONIUM
Common Name
Scrub Pine
Florist Geranium, Geranium
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया पाइन
Geranium
In German
Virginia Pine
Geranie
In French
Virginia Pine
Géranium
In Spanish
Virginia pino
Geranio
In Greek
Βιρτζίνια Pine
γεράνι
In Portuguese
Virginia Pine
Gerânio
In Polish
Virginia Pine
Pelargonia
In Latin
Virginia Pinus
Geranium
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Virginia Pine and Geranium
Season and care of Virginia Pine and Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Pine and Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Virginia Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Geranium is Neutral.
Virginia Pine and Geranium Physical Information
Virginia Pine and Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Pine height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Geranium height is 20.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Pine and Geranium are as follows:
Virginia Pine flower color:
Virginia Pine leaf color: Green and Yellow 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 Virginia Pine and Geranium
Care of Virginia Pine and Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Virginia Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads 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 Virginia Pine 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.