Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Types
Bambusoideae
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
digitate
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
Pelargonium
In German
Hedge Bambus
Pelargonium
In French
Bamboo Hedge
pélargonium
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
pelargonium
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
pelargônio
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
pelargonia
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Geraniales
Family
Poaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Bambusa
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedge Bamboo and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Scented Geranium
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done and Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hedge Bamboo 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.