Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
-
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
herbaceous annuals
Not avaialable
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Yellow green
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, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
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
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Malus domestica
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Apple, Cooking Apple, Crimson King Apple, Red Cider Apple, Red Eating Apple
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Cider Apple
In German
Pelargonium
Cider Apple
In French
pélargonium
Cider Apple
In Spanish
pelargonium
sidra de manzana
In Greek
Pelargonium
Cider Apple
In Portuguese
pelargônio
sidra de maçã
In Polish
pelargonia
Cider Apple
In Latin
Pelargonium
Pupillam cisere
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Cider Apple
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Cider Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Cider Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cider Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Cider Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cider Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Cider Apple Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Cider Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cider Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Cider Apple are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Cider Apple flower color: White
- Cider Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Cider Apple
Care of Scented Geranium and Cider Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cider Apple 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 Cider Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.