Scented Geranium

Parrot's Beak

About Scented Geranium and Parrot's Beak

Scented Geranium

Parrot's Beak

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Perennial

Origin

Canary Islands

Types

herbaceous annuals

Lotus berthelotii

Number of Varieties

2004

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-158-11

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

H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Prostrate/Trailing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.14 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Red, Gold, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Yellow green

Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate

Spine-edged leaves

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings

Divison

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry

Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity

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

Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, 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

Used as Ornamental plant

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

Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

LOTUS berthelotii

Common Name

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

Parrot's Beak Winged Pea

In Hindi

Pelargonium

Parrot's Beak

In German

Pelargonium

Papageienschnabel

In French

pélargonium

Le Bec de perroquet

In Spanish

pelargonium

Pico de loro

In Greek

Pelargonium

Ράμφος παπαγάλου

In Portuguese

pelargônio

Bico do Papagaio

In Polish

pelargonia

Dziób papugi

In Latin

Pelargonium

Parrot rostri

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Streptophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Fabales

Family

Geraniaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Lotus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Loteae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

200150

1 27800

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Properties of Scented Geranium and Parrot's Beak

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

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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Parrot's Beak

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

Scented Geranium and Parrot's Beak Physical Information

Scented Geranium and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Parrot's Beak are as follows:

Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver

Care of Scented Geranium and Parrot's Beak

Care of Scented Geranium and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.