Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
-
Types
-
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full 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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
Pelargonium
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
Pelargonium
In French
mandrake américain
pélargonium
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
pelargonium
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
pelargônio
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
pelargonia
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Geraniales
Family
Berberidaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Podophyllum
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mayapple and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Mayapple and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mayapple and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Mayapple and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Mayapple and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Mayapple and Scented Geranium
Care of Mayapple and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple 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 Mayapple 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.