Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
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Types
Dasylirion wheeleri
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
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USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Spoon flower, Common sotol
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
डेजर्ट चम्मच
Zonal Geranium
In German
Esslöffel
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Desert cuillère
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Desierto cuchara
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Desert κουτάλι
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
colher Desert
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Desert łyżka
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
cochleari deserto
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Geraniales
Family
Agavaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Dasylirion
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Desert Spoon and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Desert Spoon and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Spoon and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Spoon and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Desert Spoon and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Desert Spoon and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Desert Spoon and Zonal Geranium
Care of Desert Spoon and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon 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.