Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
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Types
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it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
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8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
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Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
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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
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
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Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Hatiora salicornioides
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Hatiora
Zonal Geranium
In German
Hatiora
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Hatiora
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Hatiora
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Hatiora
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Hatiora
zonal Geranium
In Polish
hatiora
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Hatiora
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Cactaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of Hatiora and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Zonal Geranium. Hatiora has thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora has allergic reactions like and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like . 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 Hatiora and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Hatiora and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Zonal Geranium season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Hatiora and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Hatiora and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Zonal Geranium
Care of Hatiora and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora 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 Hatiora 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.