Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
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Types
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it is a type of geranium
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Moderate
Ample Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
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, Partial 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
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Zonal Geranium
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Geraniales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Kukui and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Kukui and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Kukui and Zonal Geranium. Kukui doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Kukui does not have fragrant flowers. Kukui has allergic reactions like Nausea and Vomiting and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like Nausea 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 Kukui and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kukui and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Kukui and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Kukui and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Kukui and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Kukui and Zonal Geranium
Care of Kukui and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.