Scented Geranium

Tree Mallow

About Scented Geranium and Tree Mallow

Scented Geranium

Tree Mallow

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Annual, biennial or perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types

herbaceous annuals

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Number of Varieties

20025

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-158-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

Sunset Zone

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

H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.14 cm210.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Pink, Violet, Plum

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate

Orbicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry

Water deeply about once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Pinching, Shearing, Thinning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Poultice

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Leaves

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 in chopped mixed salad

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, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

LAVATERA arborea

Common Name

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

Tree Mallow

In Hindi

Pelargonium

Tree Mallow

In German

Pelargonium

Baum Mallow

In French

pélargonium

Arbre Mallow

In Spanish

pelargonium

árbol de la malva

In Greek

Pelargonium

δέντρο Μολόχα

In Portuguese

pelargônio

Mallow

In Polish

pelargonia

drzewo Mallow

In Latin

Pelargonium

ligno malvae

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Malvales

Family

Geraniaceae

Malvaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Lavatera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Malveae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Number of Species

20030

1 27800

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Properties of Scented Geranium and Tree Mallow

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

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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Tree Mallow

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

Scented Geranium and Tree Mallow Physical Information

Scented Geranium and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Tree Mallow are as follows:

Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green

Care of Scented Geranium and Tree Mallow

Care of Scented Geranium and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.