Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit, Shrub
Types
herbaceous annuals
V. × heilbornii
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
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 in making champagne
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Babaco
In German
Pelargonium
Babaco
In French
pélargonium
Babaco
In Spanish
pelargonium
Babaco
In Greek
Pelargonium
Babaco
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Babaco
In Polish
pelargonia
Babaco
In Latin
Pelargonium
Babaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Brassicales
Family
Geraniaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Vasconcellea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Babaco
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Babaco is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Babaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Babaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Babaco Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Babaco physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Babaco are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
- Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Babaco
Care of Scented Geranium and Babaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.