Scented Geranium

Eggplant

About Scented Geranium and Eggplant

Scented Geranium

Eggplant

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Vegetable

Origin

Africa, Asia

Types

herbaceous annuals

esculentum, depressum, serpentium

Number of Varieties

2003

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

Anthropogenic, Wild

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1510-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12*1

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.14 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Purple, Plum, Black

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

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate

Broad, Unlobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry

Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, 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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Aphids, Beetles, Insects

Allergy

contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K

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

Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, 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, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'

Common Name

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant

In Hindi

Pelargonium

बैंगन

In German

Pelargonium

Aubergine

In French

pélargonium

Aubergine

In Spanish

pelargonium

Berenjena

In Greek

Pelargonium

Μελιτζάνα

In Portuguese

pelargônio

Berinjela

In Polish

pelargonia

Bakłażan

In Latin

Pelargonium

Eggplant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Solanales

Family

Geraniaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Solanum L

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids

Tribe

Solaneae

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Number of Species

200100

1 27800

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Properties of Scented Geranium and Eggplant

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

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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Eggplant

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

Scented Geranium and Eggplant Physical Information

Scented Geranium and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Eggplant are as follows:

Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green

Care of Scented Geranium and Eggplant

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