Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Types
-
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Powdery mildew
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Ranunculus
Zonal Geranium
In German
Ranunkel
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Ranunculus
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
ranúnculo
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Ranunculus
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Ranogkylos
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Geraniales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
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Properties of Ranunculus and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Ranunculus and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Ranunculus and Zonal Geranium. Ranunculus doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Ranunculus does not have fragrant flowers. Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Pollen and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Ranunculus and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Ranunculus and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Ranunculus and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Ranunculus and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Ranunculus and Zonal Geranium
Care of Ranunculus and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Ranunculus 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.