The opinion is widespread that the geranium and geranium are the same plant. However it is possible to distinguish them at a single glance if the nobility what to pay attention to.
The confusion in names of geranium and geranium has begun in the 18th century, and since then among amateur flower growers did not stop. Many are sure that this same plant. And, though they treat one sort to family, it in root is not right.
From where they it is
The geranium has received the distribution from South Africa from where it was brought by travelers. Not adapted for life in frigid and humid climate, the flower became sample of houseplants and has become widespread.
The geranium as more firm representative of family, is widespread in the European countries. Sort it from the Northern hemisphere therefore can blossom even at temperature of +12 degrees. In wild look also meets on Madagascar, in Australia, New Zealand and in California. It differs in frost resistance and well winters in the open ground that does it suitable for jumping in gardens in temperate climatic zones.
As their names are translated
Besides similar origin, they are united by surprising relationship of names. ''geranos'' — "crane" is translated from Greek of ''pelargonium'' as "stork", and. Therefore in the people the flowers are called aistnik and zhuravelnik respectively. They have received such names thanks to the impregnated pestles similar to bird's beaks.
Main differences
The first that is evident at their comparison — difference in blossoming. The geranium flowers reminding wild flowers usually are located one by one and have five or eight lobes everyone. It is interesting that its flowers are never painted in red color. She perfectly feels on beds.
In geranium buds three small lobes from below and two — from above. At the same time flowers make magnificent inflorescences, and do not happen blue color. Usually lands in pots and lives on windowsills and the warmed balconies.
So the geranium looks:
And so the geranium looks:
Care for flowers also differs
The geranium does not need seasonal warming, it is rather resistant to cold. She remarkably feels in shadow and does not need fertilizers, being rather unpretentious in leaving.
The geranium can be forced out into the street only during the summer period, protecting from overcooling. She should be fed up special fertilizers and to hold on solar to light. At insufficient leaving the quantity of buds decreases, up to complete cessation of blossoming.
It is possible to conclude that the geranium and geranium, treating to one family, are different plants which are quite simple for distinguishing. For this purpose it is enough to put bushes nearby and to see difference.