Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
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Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 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
Purple
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
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Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
Zonal Geranium
In German
Tamariske
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
tamarinier
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
tamarisco
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
ταμαρίς
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
tamarisco
zonal Geranium
In Polish
tamaryszek
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
nemore
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Tamarisk and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Tamarisk and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Zonal Geranium season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarisk and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Tamarisk and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Tamarisk and Zonal Geranium
Care of Tamarisk and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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 Tamarisk 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.