Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
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Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
herbaceous annuals
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Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Light 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
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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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
Fruits
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
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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
Foundation
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Pelargonium
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
pélargonium
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
pelargonium
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Pelargonium
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
pelargônio
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
pelargonia
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Pelargonium
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Geraniales
Brassicales
Family
Geraniaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Mashua
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mashua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Mashua Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Mashua are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Mashua
Care of Scented Geranium and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.