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Zonal Geranium
الجيرانيوم · Pelargonium × hortorum
A famous pot flower with bright red, pink or white flower clusters.
Quick facts
| Arabic name | الجيرانيوم |
|---|---|
| English name | Zonal Geranium |
| Scientific name | Pelargonium × hortorum |
| Family | Geranium family (Geraniaceae) |
| Plant type | Perennial flower |
| Height | 30 to 60 cm |
| Water use | Medium |
Planting and harvest calendar
Best time to plant
October to November, and February to March
Flowering time
November to May
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Planting timeHarvest or flowering
Times are general for the Saudi climate and may shift a few weeks by region: cooler in the highlands and the north, warmer on the coasts and in the south.
Description
A plant with fleshy stems, round soft leaves with a dark ring and round flower clusters.
Where it grows
Grown in pots and balconies in all regions.
Soil
Needs well-drained soil.
Water and irrigation
Moderate watering when the soil dries.
Climate and light
Loves sun and needs light shade in summer heat.
Propagation
From cuttings.
Benefits and uses
- Flowers for a long time
- Easy to grow from cuttings
Drawbacks
- Rots with too much water
- Weak in strong heat
Sources and references
The information was collected and checked from these scientific sources: