Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Southeastern Asia
  
Types
herbaceous annuals
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
10-14
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
11-5
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
Pink, Rose, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Frost
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
  
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Fertilize every year
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Kidney Stone
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
  
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
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
  
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
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
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
  
AVERRHOA carambola
  
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
  
Carambola, Starfruit
  
In Hindi
Pelargonium
  
carambola पेड़
  
In German
Pelargonium
  
Sternfrucht Baum
  
In French
pélargonium
  
arbre carambole
  
In Spanish
pelargonium
  
árbol de carambola
  
In Greek
Pelargonium
  
carambola δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
pelargônio
  
árvore de carambola
  
In Polish
pelargonia
  
karambola drzewo
  
In Latin
Pelargonium
  
carambola ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Oxalidales
  
Family
Geraniaceae
  
Oxalidaceae
  
Genus
Pelargonium
  
Averrhoa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Carambola
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Carambola Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Carambola are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Carambola
Care of Scented Geranium and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.