Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
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Types
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it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
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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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Gray
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
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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
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Macaw
Zonal Geranium
In German
Ara
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
ara
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
guacamayo
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
μακώ
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
arara
zonal Geranium
In Polish
ara
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Ara
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Polygonaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of Macaw and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Macaw and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Macaw and Zonal Geranium. Macaw doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Macaw does not have fragrant flowers. Macaw has allergic reactions like Asthma and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Macaw and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macaw and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Macaw and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Macaw and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Macaw and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
Macaw leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Macaw and Zonal Geranium
Care of Macaw and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw 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 Macaw 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.