Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Types
herbaceous annuals
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Birds
Allergy
-
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
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
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Cholla
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Pelargonium
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
pélargonium
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
pelargonium
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Pelargonium
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
pelargônio
planta Salão
In Polish
pelargonia
roślin Hall
In Latin
Pelargonium
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Geraniaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Cholla
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scented Geranium and Cholla Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Cholla are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Scented Geranium and Cholla
Care of Scented Geranium and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla pruning is done 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.