Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Types
herbaceous annuals
Solanum integrifolium
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
imparipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, 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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Requires a 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Anti-oxidant, Digestive, Fiber, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, 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
Animal Feed, For making oil, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
SOLANUM integrifolium
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Chinese Scarlet Eggplant, Pumpkin Tree, Turkish Eggplant, Turkish Orange Eggplant
In Hindi
Pelargonium
कद्दू पेड़
In German
Pelargonium
Kürbis-Baum
In French
pélargonium
arbre de citrouille
In Spanish
pelargonium
árbol de calabaza
In Greek
Pelargonium
δέντρο κολοκύθας
In Portuguese
pelargônio
árvore abóbora
In Polish
pelargonia
drzewa dyni
In Latin
Pelargonium
PEPO ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Scrophulariales
Family
Geraniaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Fraxinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Pumpkin Tree
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Pumpkin Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Pumpkin Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pumpkin Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Pumpkin Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pumpkin Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Pumpkin Tree Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Pumpkin Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pumpkin Tree height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Pumpkin Tree are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Pumpkin Tree flower color: White
- Pumpkin Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Pumpkin Tree
Care of Scented Geranium and Pumpkin Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pumpkin Tree 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 Pumpkin Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.