Scented Geranium

Citron

About Scented Geranium and Citron

Scented Geranium

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Fruit

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

herbaceous annuals

etrog

Number of Varieties

2005

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-159-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.14 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Yellow green

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

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

Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

Citron

In Hindi

Pelargonium

नीबू

In German

Pelargonium

Zitrone

In French

pélargonium

Citron

In Spanish

pelargonium

Cidra

In Greek

Pelargonium

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

pelargônio

cidra

In Polish

pelargonia

Cytryna

In Latin

Pelargonium

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Sapindales

Family

Geraniaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

2007

1 27800

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Properties of Scented Geranium and Citron

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

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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Citron

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

Scented Geranium and Citron Physical Information

Scented Geranium and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Citron are as follows:

Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Scented Geranium and Citron

Care of Scented Geranium and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.