Scented Geranium

Himalayan Birch

About Scented Geranium and Himalayan Birch

Scented Geranium

Himalayan Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Types

herbaceous annuals

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

2002

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-155-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

Sunset Zone

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

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Clump-Forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.14 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Tan, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Yellow green

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate

Cordiform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

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

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

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Bark, 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

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

BETULA utilis

Common Name

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

Himalayan Birch

In Hindi

Pelargonium

हिमालय सन्टी

In German

Pelargonium

Himalaya-Birke

In French

pélargonium

bouleau de l'Himalaya

In Spanish

pelargonium

abedul del Himalaya

In Greek

Pelargonium

Himalayan σημύδας

In Portuguese

pelargônio

bétula Himalaia

In Polish

pelargonia

Himalayan brzoza

In Latin

Pelargonium

Birch Himalayan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Fagales

Family

Geraniaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

20030

1 27800

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Properties of Scented Geranium and Himalayan Birch

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

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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Himalayan Birch

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

Scented Geranium and Himalayan Birch Physical Information

Scented Geranium and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Himalayan Birch are as follows:

Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green

Care of Scented Geranium and Himalayan Birch

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