Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
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Types
Kigelia africana
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Red, Tan
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Slow downs aging
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
KIGELIA africana
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Sausage Tree
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Sausage Tree
Pelargonium
In German
Sausage Tree
Pelargonium
In French
saucisse Arbre
pélargonium
In Spanish
Árbol de salchicha
pelargonium
In Greek
λουκάνικο δέντρο
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Árvore de salsicha
pelargônio
In Polish
kiełbasa Drzewo
pelargonia
In Latin
farciminis ligno
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Kaempferia
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sausage Tree and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Sausage Tree and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Sausage Tree and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sausage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sausage Tree and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Sausage Tree and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sausage Tree and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Sausage Tree and Scented Geranium
Care of Sausage Tree and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sausage Tree 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 Sausage Tree 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.