Scented Geranium

Daphne

About Scented Geranium and Daphne

Scented Geranium

Daphne

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

China

Types

herbaceous annuals

Number of Varieties

200-

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

Upland

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-158-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.14 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Crimson

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

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry

Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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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

Insects

Allergy

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

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

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry

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

Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

DAPHNE acutiloba

Common Name

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

Daphne plant

In Hindi

Pelargonium

डाफ्ने संयंत्र

In German

Pelargonium

Daphne Pflanzen

In French

pélargonium

plante Daphne

In Spanish

pelargonium

planta de Daphne

In Greek

Pelargonium

Δάφνη φυτών

In Portuguese

pelargônio

Daphne planta

In Polish

pelargonia

Daphne roślin

In Latin

Pelargonium

Daphne plant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Malvales

Family

Geraniaceae

Thymelaeaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Daphne

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

20095

1 27800

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Properties of Scented Geranium and Daphne

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

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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Daphne

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

Scented Geranium and Daphne Physical Information

Scented Geranium and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Daphne are as follows:

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

Care of Scented Geranium and Daphne

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