Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly elliptic
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BLETIA purpurea
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Candelaria
Zonal Geranium
In German
Candelaria
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Candelaria
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Candelaria
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Candelaria
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Candelaria
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Candelaria
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Candelaria
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Geraniales
Family
Orchidaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Arethuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Candelaria and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Candelaria and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Candelaria and Zonal Geranium. Candelaria doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Candelaria does not have fragrant flowers. Candelaria has allergic reactions like Not Available and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Candelaria and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelaria and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Candelaria and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Candelaria and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelaria season is Spring and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Candelaria is Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelaria and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Candelaria and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Candelaria and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Candelaria and Zonal Geranium
Care of Candelaria and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelaria 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 Candelaria 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.