Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
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Types
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Grassland, Warmer regions
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Lisianthus
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Lisianthus
Pelargonium
In German
Lisianthus
Pelargonium
In French
Lisianthus
pélargonium
In Spanish
Lisianthus
pelargonium
In Greek
Lisianthus
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Lisianthus
pelargônio
In Polish
Eustoma
pelargonia
In Latin
Lisianthus
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Geraniales
Family
Gentianaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Eustoma
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lisianthus and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Lisianthus and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Lisianthus and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lisianthus season is Spring and Summer and Scented Geranium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lisianthus and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Lisianthus and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Lisianthus height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lisianthus and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Lisianthus flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Lisianthus and Scented Geranium
Care of Lisianthus and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lisianthus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lisianthus 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.