Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
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Types
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it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Blue Violet
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Oblong
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SINNINGIA speciosa
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Sinningia, Gloxinia
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Sinningia
Zonal Geranium
In German
Sinningia
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Sinningia
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Sinningia
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Sinningia
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Sinningia
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Sinningia
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Sinningia
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Gesnariaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Sinningia and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Sinningia and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Sinningia and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sinningia is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Sinningia and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Sinningia and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Sinningia and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Sinningia and Zonal Geranium
Care of Sinningia and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Sinningia 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.