Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
it is a type of geranium
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Ample Water
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
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 spider mite
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
Zonal Geranium
In German
Silver Wattle
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Mimosa d'été
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Silver Wattle
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Silver Wattle and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Wattle and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Silver Wattle and Zonal Geranium. Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Wattle does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Wattle 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 Silver Wattle and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Zonal Geranium season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Wattle and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Silver Wattle and Zonal Geranium
Care of Silver Wattle and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.