Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
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Types
Bromeliad
it is a type of geranium
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 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
Orange
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DYCKIA remotiflora
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Dyckia
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
डिकिया
Zonal Geranium
In German
Dyckia
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Dyckia
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Dyckia
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
dyckia
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Dyckia
zonal Geranium
In Polish
dyckia
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
dyckia
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Geraniales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
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Properties of Dyckia and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Dyckia and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Dyckia and Zonal Geranium. Dyckia has thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Dyckia does not have fragrant flowers. Dyckia has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like Skin rash. 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 Dyckia and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dyckia and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Dyckia and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Dyckia and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dyckia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dyckia is Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dyckia is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Dyckia and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Dyckia and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Dyckia height is 27.90 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Dyckia and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Dyckia flower color: Orange
Dyckia leaf color: Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Dyckia and Zonal Geranium
Care of Dyckia and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dyckia 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 Dyckia 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.