Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Types
V. × heilbornii
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove shoots
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Babaco
Zonal Geranium
In German
Babaco
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Babaco
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Babaco
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Babaco
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Babaco
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Babaco
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Babaco
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Geraniales
Family
Caricaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Vasconcellea
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Babaco and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Babaco and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Babaco and Zonal Geranium. Babaco doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Babaco does not have fragrant flowers. Babaco has allergic reactions like and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like . 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 Babaco and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Babaco and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Babaco and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Babaco and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Babaco and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Babaco and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Babaco and Zonal Geranium
Care of Babaco and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Babaco 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.