Pelargonium sidoides
Umckaloabo
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Umckaloabo (Pelargonium sidoides) - Description
Pelargonium sidoides is a medicinal plant native to South Africa. Its common names include Umckaloabo and South African Geranium. Root extract of Pelargonium sidoides is used as cold and flu medicine under various brand names including Kaloba, Umcka and Zucol.
Umckaloabo (Pelargonium sidoides) - Blooming
Blooms when the weather gets warm.
Umckaloabo (Pelargonium sidoides) - Growth
Pelargoniums perform best in climates that have hot, dry days and cool nights, similar to that of western South Africa. There are many species which result in varied plant needs. Can be grown outdoors year round in climates that have mild winters.
Umckaloabo (Pelargonium sidoides) - Planting
Sow seeds from late winter to early spring when average temperatures rise above 70F. Stem cuttings can be taken in spring, late summer or early fall.
Umckaloabo (Pelargonium sidoides) - Pest
Aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites.
Umckaloabo (Pelargonium sidoides) - Interesting facts
Plants in the genus Pelargonium are often times mistaken as members of the genus Geranium. Plants in Pelargonium do have the common name of Geranium, but from a botanical standpoint they are not true Geraniums. Pelargoniums are mostly native to South Africa, while true Geraniums are native to the Northern Hemisphere. Pelargoniums have woody bases and are all perennials, whereas true Geraniums are not all woody-based and include both annuals and perennials.
Umckaloabo (Pelargonium sidoides) - Soil and irrigation
Requires good, fast-draining soil.
