Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Types
Shrub
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Cold Regions
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Sienna, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
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
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
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
Alpine, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
MICROBIOTA decussata
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Microbiota, Siberian carpet cypress, Russian arbor vitae
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
माइक्रोबायोटा
Pelargonium
In German
Mikrobiota
Pelargonium
In French
microbiote
pélargonium
In Spanish
microbiota
pelargonium
In Greek
μικροχλωρίδας
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
microbiota
pelargônio
In Polish
mikroflory
pelargonia
In Latin
Microbiota
Pelargonium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Microbiota
Pelargonium
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Microbiota and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Microbiota and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Microbiota and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Microbiota season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Microbiota is Clay, Loam and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Microbiota is Acidic, Neutral and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Microbiota and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Microbiota and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Microbiota height is 2,330.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Microbiota and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Microbiota flower color: Dark Green
Microbiota leaf color: Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Microbiota and Scented Geranium
Care of Microbiota and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Microbiota 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 Microbiota 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.