Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
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Types
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it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
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USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 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, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Cordate
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Quisco
Zonal Geranium
In German
Quisco
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Quisco
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Quisco
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Quisco
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Quisco
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Quisco
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Quisco
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Cactaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Quisco and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Quisco and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Quisco and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quisco season is and Zonal Geranium season is . The type of soil for Quisco is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Quisco and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Quisco and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Quisco and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Quisco and Zonal Geranium
Care of Quisco and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quisco 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 Quisco 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.