Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Types
herbaceous annuals
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Hillside, Low Elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
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
Added to salads
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, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Tangelo
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Tangelo
In German
Pelargonium
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In French
pélargonium
Tangelo
In Spanish
pelargonium
Tangelo
In Greek
Pelargonium
Tangelo
In Portuguese
pelargônio
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
In Polish
pelargonia
Tangelo
In Latin
Pelargonium
Tangelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Sapindales
Family
Geraniaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Tangelo
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tangelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scented Geranium and Tangelo Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Tangelo are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Tangelo flower color: White
- Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Tangelo
Care of Scented Geranium and Tangelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangelo 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 Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.