Scented Geranium

Osage Orange

About Scented Geranium and Osage Orange

Scented Geranium

Osage Orange

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

herbaceous annuals

Maclura pomifera

Number of Varieties

2001

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

Sunset Zone

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.14 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm1,219.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Yellow, Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry

Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, 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

Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Bark, Flowers, 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

Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences

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

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

MACLURA pomifera

Common Name

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange

In Hindi

Pelargonium

ओसेज संतरे

In German

Pelargonium

Osage Orange

In French

pélargonium

Osage orange

In Spanish

pelargonium

Osage naranja

In Greek

Pelargonium

Osage Πορτοκαλί

In Portuguese

pelargônio

Osage laranja

In Polish

pelargonia

Osage Pomarańczowy

In Latin

Pelargonium

Aliquam Osage

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Rosales

Family

Geraniaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Maclura

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Moreae

Subfamily

Number of Species

2001

1 27800

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Properties of Scented Geranium and Osage Orange

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

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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Osage Orange

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

Scented Geranium and Osage Orange Physical Information

Scented Geranium and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Osage Orange are as follows:

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

Care of Scented Geranium and Osage Orange

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