Scented Geranium

Russian Olive

About Scented Geranium and Russian Olive

Scented Geranium

Russian Olive

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China

Types

herbaceous annuals

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Number of Varieties

20030

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-152-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.14 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm370.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

White, Yellow green, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Silver

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Yellow green

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry

Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water

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, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

pruning needed for strong structure

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

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

Birds

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Whole plant

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

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

ELAEAGNUS angustifolia

Common Name

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

Russian Olive

In Hindi

Pelargonium

रूस ओलिव

In German

Pelargonium

russische Olive

In French

pélargonium

Olive russe

In Spanish

pelargonium

oliva ruso

In Greek

Pelargonium

Ρωσική Ελιάς

In Portuguese

pelargônio

Olive russo

In Polish

pelargonia

rosyjski Olive

In Latin

Pelargonium

Russian Olive

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Rhamnales

Family

Geraniaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

20040

1 27800

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Properties of Scented Geranium and Russian Olive

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

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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Russian Olive

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

Scented Geranium and Russian Olive Physical Information

Scented Geranium and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Russian Olive are as follows:

Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver

Care of Scented Geranium and Russian Olive

Care of Scented Geranium and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.