Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
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Types
fuji, jonathan apple
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Alternate Days
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
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Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
सेब
Zonal Geranium
In German
Gala Apfel
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Gala
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Gala
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Gala
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Gala
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Gala
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Gala
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
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Season and Care of Gala Apple and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Gala Apple and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Gala Apple and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Gala Apple and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Gala Apple and Zonal Geranium
Care of Gala Apple and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.