Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
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Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
herbaceous annuals
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Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1 - 7,15 - 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
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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
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Pinus balfouriana
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Foxtail pine
In Hindi
Pelargonium
foxtail pine
In German
Pelargonium
foxtail Kiefer
In French
pélargonium
sétaire pin
In Spanish
pelargonium
pino de cola de zorra
In Greek
Pelargonium
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
In Portuguese
pelargônio
pinho foxtail
In Polish
pelargonia
włośnica sosny
In Latin
Pelargonium
panicum pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Foxtail pine
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Foxtail pine is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Foxtail pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Foxtail pine Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Foxtail pine physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Foxtail pine are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Foxtail pine flower color:
- Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Foxtail pine
Care of Scented Geranium and Foxtail pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.