Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
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Types
Mareer, Manjak
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
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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
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged 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
Root rot, Snails
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
Zonal Geranium
In German
Cordia subcordata
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Cordia subcordata
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Boraginaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Kou and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Kou and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Kou and Zonal Geranium. Kou doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Kou does not have fragrant flowers. Kou has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Throat itching and Vomiting and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Kou and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kou and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Kou and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Kou and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Kou and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Kou and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Kou and Zonal Geranium
Care of Kou and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Kou 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.