Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
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Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Number of Varieties
820
0
40000
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Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-1310-15
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-9
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Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 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
Plant Size
Minimum Height
460.00 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
Yellow green
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Acicular
Thorns
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✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Fruit Bats
-
Allergy
Oral Allergy
-
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
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✘
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✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
सीताफल
Pelargonium
In German
Zuckerapfel
Pelargonium
In French
Sugar Apple
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Pelargonium
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Pinha
pelargônio
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Pelargonium
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Pelargonium
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Geraniales
Family
Annonaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Annona
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Abreae
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Subfamily
Maloideae
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Number of Species
166200
1
27800
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