Scented Geranium

Black Birch

About Scented Geranium and Black Birch

Scented Geranium

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Biennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

herbaceous annuals

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

20040

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.14 cm2,133.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Yellow green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Bark, Leaves, Sap

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

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

Pelargonium

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Pelargonium

Schwarze Birke

In French

pélargonium

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

pelargonium

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Pelargonium

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

pelargônio

Bétula Preto

In Polish

pelargonia

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Pelargonium

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Fagales

Family

Geraniaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

20040

1 27800

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Properties of Scented Geranium and Black Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Scented Geranium and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Scented Geranium and Black Birch. Scented Geranium doesn't have thorns and Black Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Scented Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Scented Geranium has allergic reactions like and Black Birch 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 Scented Geranium and Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Black Birch

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

Scented Geranium and Black Birch Physical Information

Scented Geranium and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Black Birch are as follows:

Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Scented Geranium and Black Birch

Care of Scented Geranium and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.