Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Types
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it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Desert, Mountains
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
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8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
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Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ferula assa-foetida
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Asafoetida
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
हींग
Zonal Geranium
In German
asafoetida
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Asafoetida
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Asa fétida
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Μηδικό σίλφιο
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Asafoetida
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Asafoetida
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Asafoetida
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Asafoetida and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Asafoetida and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Asafoetida and Zonal Geranium. Asafoetida doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Asafoetida does not have fragrant flowers. Asafoetida has allergic reactions like convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems and Miscarriage and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems and Miscarriage. 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 Asafoetida and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Asafoetida and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Asafoetida and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Asafoetida and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Asafoetida and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Asafoetida and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Asafoetida and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Asafoetida and Zonal Geranium
Care of Asafoetida and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida 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.