Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
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Types
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herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
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
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye
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
Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Ukiuki
Pelargonium
In German
Ukiuki
Pelargonium
In French
Ukiuki
pélargonium
In Spanish
Ukiuki
pelargonium
In Greek
Ukiuki
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
pelargônio
In Polish
Ukiuki
pelargonia
In Latin
Ukiuki
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Geraniales
Family
Liliaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Dianella
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
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Season and Care of Ukiuki and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Ukiuki and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ukiuki and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Ukiuki and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is - and width - whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Ukiuki and Scented Geranium
Care of Ukiuki and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki 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.