Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
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it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Damp forests, Farms, Fields, Forests, Open areas, Open Forest, Open Plains, open Woodlands, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet Woods
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
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Allergy
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
धनिया
Zonal Geranium
In German
Koriander
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Coriandre
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Cilantro
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Κολίανδρο
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Coentro
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Kolendra
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
coriandrum
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Coriandrum
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Coriander and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Coriander and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Coriander and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coriander season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coriander is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coriander is Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Coriander and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Coriander and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Coriander and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Coriander and Zonal Geranium
Care of Coriander and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Coriander 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.