Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
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, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
White Willow
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
White Willow
Pelargonium
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Pelargonium
In French
Le saule blanc
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Pelargonium
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
pelargônio
In Polish
wierzba biała
Pelargonium
In Latin
Populus alba
Pelargonium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Geraniales
Family
Salicaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Willow and Pelargonium
Season and care of White Willow and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Pelargonium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
White Willow and Pelargonium Physical Information
White Willow and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Pelargonium are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of White Willow and Pelargonium
Care of White Willow and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.