Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Types
Ipomoea quamoclit
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Needs high amount of 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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Purgative
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ipomoea quamoclit
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
star glory , hummingbird vine
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Kunjlata
Zonal Geranium
In German
Ipomoea quamoclit
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Ipomoea quamoclit
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Ipomoea quamoclit
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Ipomoea quamoclit
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Ipomoea quamoclit
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Ipomoea quamoclit
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Ipomoea quamoclit
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Geraniales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Cypress Vine and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Cypress Vine and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Cypress Vine and Zonal Geranium. Cypress Vine doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Cypress Vine does not have fragrant flowers. Cypress Vine 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 Cypress Vine and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cypress Vine and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Cypress Vine and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Cypress Vine and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cypress Vine season is Spring and Summer and Zonal Geranium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cypress Vine is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cypress Vine is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Cypress Vine and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Cypress Vine and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Cypress Vine height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Cypress Vine and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Cypress Vine flower color: Red and Magenta
Cypress Vine leaf color: Gray Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Cypress Vine and Zonal Geranium
Care of Cypress Vine and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cypress Vine pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Cypress Vine 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.