Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
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Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
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
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Water Celery
Pelargonium
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Pelargonium
In French
Céleri d'eau
pélargonium
In Spanish
El apio agua
pelargonium
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Aipo água
pelargônio
In Polish
Seler Woda
pelargonia
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Oenanthe
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Water Celery and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Water Celery and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Scented Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Celery and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Water Celery and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Water Celery and Scented Geranium
Care of Water Celery and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Celery 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.