Scented Geranium

Black Locust

About Scented Geranium and Black Locust

Scented Geranium

Black Locust

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Types

herbaceous annuals

Honey Locust

Number of Varieties

20010

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-155-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

Sunset Zone

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

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

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.14 cm1,524.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm1,066.80 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Rose, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Yellow green

Red, Crimson, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Yellow green

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

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought, Salt, 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

Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

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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

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Flowers, Seeds, Wood

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

Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware

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, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'

Common Name

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust

In Hindi

Pelargonium

Black Locust Tree

In German

Pelargonium

Schwarz Locust Tree

In French

pélargonium

Noir Arbre Locust

In Spanish

pelargonium

Negro del árbol de la langosta

In Greek

Pelargonium

Μαύρο Locust Tree

In Portuguese

pelargônio

Árvore Locust Preto

In Polish

pelargonia

Robinii akacjowej Drzewo

In Latin

Pelargonium

Locusta arbor Niger

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Fabales

Family

Geraniaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Robinia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Robinieae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

20025

1 27800

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Properties of Scented Geranium and Black Locust

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

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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Black Locust

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

Scented Geranium and Black Locust Physical Information

Scented Geranium and Black Locust physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Black Locust are as follows:

Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze

Care of Scented Geranium and Black Locust

Care of Scented Geranium and Black Locust include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Locust pruning is done Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.