Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
-
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
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
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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 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
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
False Aralia
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Aralia
Pelargonium
In German
falsch Aralia
Pelargonium
In French
faux Aralia
pélargonium
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
pelargonium
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Aralia false
pelargônio
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
pelargonia
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Pelargonium
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Plerandra
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of False Aralia and Scented Geranium
Season and care of False Aralia and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
False Aralia and Scented Geranium Physical Information
False Aralia and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Scented Geranium are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of False Aralia and Scented Geranium
Care of False Aralia and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia 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.