Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Types
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herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Blue
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Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Moths
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Cabbage Palm
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
गोभी पेड़
Pelargonium
In German
Cabbage tree
Pelargonium
In French
arbre de chou
pélargonium
In Spanish
árbol de la col
pelargonium
In Greek
λάχανο δέντρο
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
repolho árvore
pelargônio
In Polish
kapusta drzewo
pelargonia
In Latin
brassica ligno
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Geraniales
Family
Asparagaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Acidosasa
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
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Season and Care of Cabbage Tree and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Cabbage Tree and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage Tree and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cabbage Tree and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Cabbage Tree and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cabbage Tree and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Cabbage Tree and Scented Geranium
Care of Cabbage Tree and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.