Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Types
herbaceous annuals
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Oblong Circular Round
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
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
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Pelargonium
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Pelargonium
Sellerie Kohl
In French
pélargonium
céleri chou
In Spanish
pelargonium
apio col
In Greek
Pelargonium
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
pelargônio
aipo couve
In Polish
pelargonia
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Pelargonium
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Brassicales
Family
Geraniaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Celery Cabbage
Care of Scented Geranium and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done 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 Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.