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Tree Mallow
Scented Geranium
About Scented Geranium and Tree Mallow


What is
Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial  
Annual  
Type
Tender Perennial  
Tender Perennial  
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean  
-  
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea  
herbaceous annuals  
Number of Varieties
25  
99+
200  
34
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks  
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10  
10-15  
AHS Heat Zone
10-8  
-  
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
Habit
Upright/Erect  
Clump-Forming  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
210.00 cm  
99+
38.14 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
120.00 cm  
99+
45.70 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum  
White, Light Pink  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan  
-  
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
Light Green  
Light Green  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbicular  
Linear to lanceolate  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Summer  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer  
Indeterminate  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  
Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings  
Root Division, Seedlings  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week  
Water when soil is dry  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free  
Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies  
Butterflies  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation  
-  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden  
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
-  
-  
Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Poultice  
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves  
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds  
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad  
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
Yes  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea  
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'  
Common Name
Tree Mallow  
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium  
In Hindi
Tree Mallow  
Pelargonium  
In German
Baum Mallow  
Pelargonium  
In French
Arbre Mallow  
pélargonium  
In Spanish
árbol de la malva  
pelargonium  
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα  
Pelargonium  
In Portuguese
Mallow  
pelargônio  
In Polish
drzewo Mallow  
pelargonia  
In Latin
ligno malvae  
Pelargonium  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Malvales  
Geraniales  
Family
Malvaceae  
Geraniaceae  
Genus
Lavatera  
Pelargonium  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
Malveae  
-  
Subfamily
Malvoideae  
-  
Number of Species
30  
200  
99+
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Properties of Tree Mallow and Scented Geranium

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

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Scented Geranium

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

Tree Mallow and Scented Geranium Physical Information

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

Care of Tree Mallow and Scented Geranium

Care of Tree Mallow and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree Mallow 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.

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