Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Eastern Asia, Southern Asia
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Types
Vicia faba
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
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
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water less during winter
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
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a laxative, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
VICIA faba
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Fava Bean, Bell Bean, English Bean, Pigeon Bean, Horse Bean
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
faba बीन
Zonal Geranium
In German
Ackerbohne
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
féverole
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
haba
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
faba φασόλι
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
faba feijão
zonal Geranium
In Polish
bobik
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
faba Bean
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Faba Bean and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Faba Bean and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Faba Bean and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Faba Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Faba Bean is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Faba Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Faba Bean and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Faba Bean and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Faba Bean height is 120.00 cm and width 5.60 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Faba Bean and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Faba Bean flower color: White and Purple
Faba Bean leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Faba Bean and Zonal Geranium
Care of Faba Bean and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Faba Bean 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 Faba Bean 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.