Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America, South America
Types
herbaceous annuals
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Root
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
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
CALATHEA ornata
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Prayer Plant
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Prayer plant
In German
Pelargonium
Maranta leuconeura
In French
pélargonium
Prayer plant
In Spanish
pelargonium
maranta leuconeura
In Greek
Pelargonium
Prayer Plant
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Маранта
In Polish
pelargonia
Prayer plant
In Latin
Pelargonium
Prayer plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Zingiberales
Family
Geraniaceae
Marantaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Calathea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Applicable
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Applicable
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Prayer Plant
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Prayer Plant is Not Available.
Scented Geranium and Prayer Plant Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Prayer Plant are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
- Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Scented Geranium and Prayer Plant
Care of Scented Geranium and Prayer Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Prayer Plant 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 Prayer Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
