Scented Geranium

Dwarf Papyrus

About Scented Geranium and Dwarf Papyrus

Scented Geranium

Dwarf Papyrus

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Sedge or Rush

Origin

World/Pandemic

Types

herbaceous annuals

Papyrus

Number of Varieties

20015

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

Grassland, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-157-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.14 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Green, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate

Grass like

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

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings

Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

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

Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant

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

Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

Cyperus papyrus

Common Name

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus

In Hindi

Pelargonium

dwarf papyrus

In German

Pelargonium

Zwerg Papyrus

In French

pélargonium

papyrus nain

In Spanish

pelargonium

papiro enano

In Greek

Pelargonium

νάνος πάπυρο

In Portuguese

pelargônio

papiro anão

In Polish

pelargonia

krasnolud papirus

In Latin

Pelargonium

P. papyrus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Poales

Family

Geraniaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

200700

1 27800

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Properties of Scented Geranium and Dwarf Papyrus

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

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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Dwarf Papyrus

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

Scented Geranium and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information

Scented Geranium and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:

Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green

Care of Scented Geranium and Dwarf Papyrus

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