Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Types
-
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Ranunculus
Pelargonium
In German
Ranunkel
Pelargonium
In French
Ranunculus
pélargonium
In Spanish
ranúnculo
pelargonium
In Greek
Ranunculus
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
pelargônio
In Polish
Ranogkylos
pelargonia
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Geraniales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
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Season and Care of Ranunculus and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Ranunculus and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ranunculus and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Ranunculus and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Ranunculus and Scented Geranium
Care of Ranunculus and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ranunculus 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.