Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
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Types
Yucca
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over 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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
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, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
शकरकंद
Pelargonium
In German
Palmlilie
Pelargonium
In French
Yucca
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Yucca
Pelargonium
In Greek
Yucca
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
iúca
pelargônio
In Polish
yucca
Pelargonium
In Latin
Yucca
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Geraniales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Yuca and Pelargonium
Season and care of Yuca and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Yuca and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yuca is Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Yuca and Pelargonium Physical Information
Yuca and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Yuca and Pelargonium are as follows:
Care of Yuca and Pelargonium
Care of Yuca and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yuca pruning is done and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.