Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Types
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it is a type of geranium
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Daphne plant
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
Zonal Geranium
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
plante Daphne
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Daphne roślin
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Daphne plant
Zonal Geranium
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Geraniales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
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Properties of Daphne and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Daphne and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Daphne and Zonal Geranium. Daphne doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Daphne has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Daphne and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Daphne and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Daphne and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Daphne and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Daphne and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Daphne and Zonal Geranium
Care of Daphne and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne 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.