Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Types
Bambusoideae
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
digitate
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
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
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
Zonal Geranium
In German
Hedge Bambus
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Bamboo Hedge
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Geraniales
Family
Poaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Hedge Bamboo and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Zonal Geranium
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Hedge Bamboo 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.