Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
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Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
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Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
slash pine
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
Pelargonium
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Pelargonium
In French
slash pine
pélargonium
In Spanish
pino slash
pelargonium
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
pinho barra
pelargônio
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
pelargonia
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Pelargonium
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Slash Pine and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Slash Pine and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Slash Pine and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Slash Pine and Scented Geranium
Care of Slash Pine and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.