Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
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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
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Pelargonium
In German
Hortensie
Pelargonium
In French
Hortensia
pélargonium
In Spanish
Hortensia
pelargonium
In Greek
υδραγεία
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
pelargônio
In Polish
Hortensja
pelargonia
In Latin
Hibiscus
Pelargonium
Family
Rosaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chocolate-root and Scented Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Chocolate-root and Scented Geranium? We provide you with everything About Chocolate-root and Scented Geranium. Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns and Scented Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Chocolate-root does not have fragrant flowers. Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Scented Geranium has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chocolate-root and Scented Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Scented Geranium season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chocolate-root and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Chocolate-root and Scented Geranium
Care of Chocolate-root and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chocolate-root 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.