Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
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Types
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it is a type of geranium
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
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
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Trumpet
Cordate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of 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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Mosaic viruses
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
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
Zonal Geranium
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
zonal Geranium
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Zonal Geranium
Order
Brassicales
Geraniales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Tropaeolum
Geranium
Properties of Mashua and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Mashua and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Mashua and Zonal Geranium. Mashua doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Mashua does not have fragrant flowers. Mashua 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 Mashua and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mashua and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Mashua and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Zonal Geranium season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Mashua and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Mashua and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Mashua and Zonal Geranium
Care of Mashua and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Mashua 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.