Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
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Types
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Alkaline
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
fertilize in summer, Potassium
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
echinocactus
Zonal Geranium
In German
echinocactus
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
echinocactus
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
echinocactus
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Echinocactus
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Echinocactus
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Echinocactus
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Echinocactus
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Cactaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Echinocactus and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Echinocactus and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Echinocactus and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Echinocactus and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Echinocactus and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Echinocactus and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Echinocactus leaf color:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Echinocactus and Zonal Geranium
Care of Echinocactus and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Echinocactus 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.