Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
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it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
False Aralia
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Aralia
Zonal Geranium
In German
falsch Aralia
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
faux Aralia
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Aralia false
zonal Geranium
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Zonal Geranium
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of False Aralia and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of False Aralia and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
False Aralia and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
False Aralia and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of False Aralia and Zonal Geranium
Care of False Aralia and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia 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.