Scented Geranium

Calla Lily

About Scented Geranium and Calla Lily

Scented Geranium

Calla Lily

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Bulb, Flowering Plants

Origin

South Africa, Swaziland

Types

herbaceous annuals

Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush

Number of Varieties

20033

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-158-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-4

Sunset Zone

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

2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.14 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Yellow green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loamy

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Pot

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings

From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry

Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loamy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Flowers

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

Showy Purposes

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

Zantedeschia Aethiopica

Common Name

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

Calla Lily

In Hindi

Pelargonium

Calla Lily

In German

Pelargonium

Calla-Lilien-

In French

pélargonium

Lys calla

In Spanish

pelargonium

Cala

In Greek

Pelargonium

Calla κρίνος

In Portuguese

pelargônio

Calla

In Polish

pelargonia

Calla Lily

In Latin

Pelargonium

Calla Lilium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Alismatales

Family

Geraniaceae

Araceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Zantedeschia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Zantedeschieae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Number of Species

2001

1 27800

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Properties of Scented Geranium and Calla Lily

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

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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Calla Lily

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

Scented Geranium and Calla Lily Physical Information

Scented Geranium and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Calla Lily are as follows:

Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Scented Geranium and Calla Lily

Care of Scented Geranium and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.