Scented Geranium

False Aralia

About Scented Geranium and False Aralia

Scented Geranium

False Aralia

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Polynesia

Types

herbaceous annuals

Number of Varieties

20080

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1510-15

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

H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.14 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Yellow, Red, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Yellow green

Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Mites, Nematodes, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Whole plant

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 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

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

Plerandra elegantissima

Common Name

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

False Aralia

In Hindi

Pelargonium

Aralia

In German

Pelargonium

falsch Aralia

In French

pélargonium

faux Aralia

In Spanish

pelargonium

Falso Aralia

In Greek

Pelargonium

Λάθος Aralia

In Portuguese

pelargônio

Aralia false

In Polish

pelargonia

fałsz Aralia

In Latin

Pelargonium

falsum Aralia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Apiales

Family

Geraniaceae

Araliaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Plerandra

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

2001

1 27800

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Properties of Scented Geranium and False Aralia

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

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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and False Aralia

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

Scented Geranium and False Aralia Physical Information

Scented Geranium and False Aralia physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and False Aralia are as follows:

Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown

Care of Scented Geranium and False Aralia

Care of Scented Geranium and False Aralia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.