Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
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it is a type of geranium
Habitat
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
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Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc.
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
Zonal Geranium
In German
amerikanische persimmon
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Diospyros virginiana
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Diospyros virginiana
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
American λωτός
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Caqui americano
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Amerykański persimmon
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Diospyros virginiana
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Geraniales
Family
Ebenaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of American persimmon and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of American persimmon and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About American persimmon and Zonal Geranium. American persimmon doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also American persimmon does not have fragrant flowers. American persimmon has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis and Inflammation and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis and Inflammation. 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 American persimmon and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American persimmon and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of American persimmon and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about American persimmon and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. American persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
American persimmon and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
American persimmon and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of American persimmon and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
American persimmon leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of American persimmon and Zonal Geranium
Care of American persimmon and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer American persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.