Scented Geranium

Umbrella Sedge

About Scented Geranium and Umbrella Sedge

Scented Geranium

Umbrella Sedge

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Madagascar

Types

herbaceous annuals

Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus

Number of Varieties

20020

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-158-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.14 cm45.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Yellow green, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Yellow green

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

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate

Subulate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings

Cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Red spider mite, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antibacterial, Antifungal

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

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

Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

Cyperus Alternifolius

Common Name

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant

In Hindi

Pelargonium

Umbrella Plant

In German

Pelargonium

Dach-Anlage

In French

pélargonium

Parapluie Plante

In Spanish

pelargonium

Umbrella Plant

In Greek

Pelargonium

ομπρέλα φυτών

In Portuguese

pelargônio

Planta do guarda-chuva

In Polish

pelargonia

parasol roślin

In Latin

Pelargonium

O Planta

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Poales

Family

Geraniaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cypereae

Subfamily

Cyperoideae

Number of Species

200700

1 27800

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Properties of Scented Geranium and Umbrella Sedge

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

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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Umbrella Sedge

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

Scented Geranium and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information

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

Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Scented Geranium and Umbrella Sedge

Care of Scented Geranium and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.