Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Solanum integrifolium
it is a type of geranium
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
White
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
imparipinnate
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Digestive, Fiber, Minerals
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, For making oil, Used as a nutritious food item
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SOLANUM integrifolium
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Chinese Scarlet Eggplant, Pumpkin Tree, Turkish Eggplant, Turkish Orange Eggplant
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
कद्दू पेड़
Zonal Geranium
In German
Kürbis-Baum
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
arbre de citrouille
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
árbol de calabaza
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
δέντρο κολοκύθας
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
árvore abóbora
zonal Geranium
In Polish
drzewa dyni
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
PEPO ligno
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Geraniales
Family
Oleaceae
Geraniaceae
Properties of Pumpkin Tree and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin Tree and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin Tree and Zonal Geranium. Pumpkin Tree has thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Pumpkin Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pumpkin Tree 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 Pumpkin Tree and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin Tree and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Pumpkin Tree and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin Tree and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin Tree season is Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pumpkin Tree is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Pumpkin Tree and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Pumpkin Tree and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin Tree height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin Tree and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Pumpkin Tree flower color: White
Pumpkin Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Pumpkin Tree and Zonal Geranium
Care of Pumpkin Tree and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin Tree 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 Pumpkin Tree 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.