Water Spinach

Pelargonium

About Water Spinach and Pelargonium

Water Spinach

Pelargonium

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Annual

Type

Aquatics

Tender Perennial

Origin

India

Types

Ipomoea aquatica

Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium

Number of Varieties

12020

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1510-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-6

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Habit

Spreading

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

12.70 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender

Hot Pink, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Elliptic

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot

Red blotch, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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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

Birds, Hens

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Farmland

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

Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Shoots, Stem

Flowers

Other Uses

Used in curries, soups, stews

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

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

IPOMOEA aquatica

PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'

Common Name

Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach

Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

Water Spinach

Pelargonium

In German

Wasser-Spinat

Pelargonium

In French

Épinards d'eau

Pelargonium

In Spanish

La espinaca de agua

Pelargonium

In Greek

Σπανάκι νερό

Pelargonium

In Portuguese

Espinafre de água

pelargônio

In Polish

Szpinak wodny

Pelargonium

In Latin

Water Spinach

Pelargonium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Geraniales

Family

Convolvulaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Ipomoea

Pelargonium

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Ipomoeeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

500200

1 27800

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Properties of Water Spinach and Pelargonium

Wondering what are the properties of Water Spinach and Pelargonium? We provide you with everything About Water Spinach and Pelargonium. Water Spinach doesn't have thorns and Pelargonium doesn't have thorns. Also Water Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach and Pelargonium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Water Spinach and Pelargonium

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

Water Spinach and Pelargonium Physical Information

Water Spinach and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and Pelargonium are as follows:

Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green

Care of Water Spinach and Pelargonium

Care of Water Spinach and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.