Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
herbaceous annuals
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
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, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Whiteflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Mass in beds
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, 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 for mass plantings
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Wax Begonia
In German
Pelargonium
Wachs- Begonie
In French
pélargonium
Wax Begonia
In Spanish
pelargonium
Begonia de cera
In Greek
Pelargonium
Wax Begonia
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Wax Begonia
In Polish
pelargonia
Wosk Begonia
In Latin
Pelargonium
Cera Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Cucurbitales
Family
Geraniaceae
Begoniaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Begonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Wax Begonia
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Wax Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Wax Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wax Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Wax Begonia Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Wax Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Wax Begonia are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Wax Begonia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Wax Begonia leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Scented Geranium and Wax Begonia
Care of Scented Geranium and Wax Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wax Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.