Scented Geranium

Marigold

About Scented Geranium and Marigold

Scented Geranium

Marigold

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Types

herbaceous annuals

African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds

Number of Varieties

20050

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

Roadsides, wastelands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-159-11

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

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.14 cm40.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm50.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Orange, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate

Toothed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes

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

Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Flowers, 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

Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food

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

Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

TAGETES 'Cottage Red'

Common Name

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

Marigold

In Hindi

Pelargonium

गेंदा

In German

Pelargonium

Ringelblume

In French

pélargonium

Souci

In Spanish

pelargonium

Caléndula

In Greek

Pelargonium

κατιφές

In Portuguese

pelargônio

Malmequer

In Polish

pelargonia

Nogietek

In Latin

Pelargonium

Caltha

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Asterales

Family

Geraniaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Tagetes

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

20050

1 27800

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Properties of Scented Geranium and Marigold

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

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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Marigold

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

Scented Geranium and Marigold Physical Information

Scented Geranium and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Marigold are as follows:

Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green

Care of Scented Geranium and Marigold

Care of Scented Geranium and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.