Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
-
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Rainforest
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Yellow green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Tubers
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
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, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Neoregelia spectabilis
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Bloody Bromeliad, Painted Fingernails
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
painted fingernail
Pelargonium
In German
painted fingernail
Pelargonium
In French
Neoregelia spectabilis
pélargonium
In Spanish
painted fingernail
pelargonium
In Greek
painted fingernail
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Painted fingernails
pelargônio
In Polish
painted fingernail
pelargonia
In Latin
Neoregelia spectabilis
Pelargonium
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Geraniales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Neoregelia
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Painted Fingernails and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Painted Fingernails and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Painted Fingernails and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Painted Fingernails season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Painted Fingernails is Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Painted Fingernails is and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Painted Fingernails and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Painted Fingernails and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Painted Fingernails height is 15.20 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Painted Fingernails and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Painted Fingernails flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Painted Fingernails leaf color: Red, Olive and Yellow green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Painted Fingernails and Scented Geranium
Care of Painted Fingernails and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Painted Fingernails 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 Painted Fingernails 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.