Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Types
herbaceous annuals
Citrus
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Dark 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Elliptic
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, 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 As Food, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Citrus Meyeri
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Meyer Lemon
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Meyer Lemon
In German
Pelargonium
Meyer Lemon
In French
pélargonium
Meyer Lemon
In Spanish
pelargonium
Meyer Lemon
In Greek
Pelargonium
Meyer Lemon
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Meyer Lemon
In Polish
pelargonia
Meyer Lemon
In Latin
Pelargonium
Meyer Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Sapindales
Family
Geraniaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Meyer Lemon
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Meyer Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Meyer Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scented Geranium and Meyer Lemon Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Meyer Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Meyer Lemon are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
- Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Meyer Lemon
Care of Scented Geranium and Meyer Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.