Sasanqua

Scented Geranium

About Sasanqua and Scented Geranium

Sasanqua

Scented Geranium

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Tender Perennial

Origin

Japan

Types

herbaceous annuals

Number of Varieties

15200

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-910-15

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 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

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Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm38.14 cm

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm45.70 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Linear to lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, 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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA sasanqua

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

Common Name

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

In Hindi

sasanqua

Pelargonium

In German

sasanqua

Pelargonium

In French

sasanqua

pélargonium

In Spanish

sasanqua

pelargonium

In Greek

sasanqua

Pelargonium

In Portuguese

Sasankya

pelargônio

In Polish

Sasankya

pelargonia

In Latin

Sasankya

Pelargonium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Geraniales

Family

Theaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Camellia

Pelargonium

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

250200

1 27800

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Properties of Sasanqua and Scented Geranium

Wondering what are the properties of Sasanqua and Scented Geranium? We provide you with everything About Sasanqua and Scented Geranium. Sasanqua doesn't have thorns and Scented Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Sasanqua does not have fragrant flowers. Sasanqua has allergic reactions like and Scented Geranium has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sasanqua and Scented Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Scented Geranium

Season and care of Sasanqua and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.

Sasanqua and Scented Geranium Physical Information

Sasanqua and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Scented Geranium are as follows:

Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green

Care of Sasanqua and Scented Geranium

Care of Sasanqua and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua 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.