Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Types
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
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
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
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Environmental Uses
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Mizuna
Zonal Geranium
In German
Mizuna
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Mizuna
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Mizuna
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Mizuna
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Mizuna
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Mizuna
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Mizuna
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Geraniales
Family
Brassicaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Mizuna and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Mizuna and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Mizuna and Zonal Geranium. Mizuna doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Mizuna does not have fragrant flowers. Mizuna has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing and wheezing and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing and wheezing. 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 Mizuna and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mizuna and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Mizuna and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Mizuna and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mizuna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mizuna is Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Mizuna and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Mizuna and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Mizuna and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Mizuna and Zonal Geranium
Care of Mizuna and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Mizuna 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.