Pelargonium

Storksbill, Geraniums

Message of the Flower

Spiritual Happiness

The Mother’s Comment

Calm and smilin, nothing can disturb it.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

The spiritual man is one who has discovered his soul: he has found his self and lives in that, is conscious of it, has the joy of it; he needs nothing external for his completeness of existence.

Sri Aurobindo, The Life Divine - II: The Gnostic Being

Colour

White and shades of red, pink, and purple

Family

Geraniaceae

Cultivars

Numerous, including 'Zonal', 'Ivy-leaved', 'Regal', and 'Scented-leaf'

Person who named the flower

Carol Linnaeus

Flower Size

Varies by cultivar, from small (1-2 inches) to larger blooms

Flower Texture

Soft, delicate

Number of Petals

Usually 5, but double-flowered varieties have more

Floral Symmetry

Bilateral

Fragrance of Flower

Many scented-leaf varieties have fragrant leaves, with scents ranging from rose to lemon

Leaf Texture

Often soft and velvety, with some varieties having smoother leaves

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate or opposite, depending on the species

Leaf Color

Green, often with zonal patterns or variegation in some cultivars

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Mostly herbaceous plants, some with woody bases

Life Cycle

Perennial in warm climates, often grown as annuals in colder regions

Blooming Period

Spring through fall, year-round in ideal conditions

Climate

Temperate to subtropical climates

Water Requirements

Moderate, requires well-drained soil

Soil Type

Prefers well-drained, fertile soil

Temperature Ranges

Can tolerate a wide range, but not frost-hardy

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, and fungal diseases

Pollinators

Attracts bees and other pollinators

Habitat

Originally from South Africa, now widely cultivated worldwide

Role in the Ecosystem

Ornamental use, attracts pollinators

Ornamental

Widely grown for decorative purposes, in gardens, pots, and as houseplants

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Aromatherapy, horticultural therapy

Endangered Status

Not endangered; widely cultivated

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