Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
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Types
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
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
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Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
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Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Celosia
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Celosia
Zonal Geranium
In German
Celosia
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Celosia
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Celosia
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Celosia
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Celosia
zonal Geranium
In Polish
celosia
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Celosia
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Celosia and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Celosia and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Celosia and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Celosia and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Celosia and Zonal Geranium
Care of Celosia and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Celosia 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.