Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
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Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 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, Lemon yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Pelargonium
In German
Tabebuia
Pelargonium
In French
Tabebuia
pélargonium
In Spanish
Tabebuia
pelargonium
In Greek
Tabebuia
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
pelargônio
In Polish
Tabebuia
pelargonia
In Latin
Tabebuia
Pelargonium
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Tabebuia
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Tabebuia and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Scented Geranium season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Tabebuia and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Tabebuia and Scented Geranium
Care of Tabebuia and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia 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.