Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
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Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
herbaceous annuals
11
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, 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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
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
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In Hindi
Pelargonium
गोभी
In German
Pelargonium
Kohl
In French
pélargonium
chou
In Spanish
pelargonium
repollo
In Greek
Pelargonium
λάχανο
In Portuguese
pelargônio
repolho
In Polish
pelargonia
kapusta
In Latin
Pelargonium
brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Brassicales
Family
Geraniaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Caulanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Cabbage
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Cabbage Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Cabbage are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Cabbage
Care of Scented Geranium and Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.