Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
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Types
Arbutus xalapensis
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 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
White, Ivory
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
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fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
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Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
Zonal Geranium
In German
Texas Madrone
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Texas Madrone
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Texas Madrone
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Texas Madrone
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Geraniales
Family
Ericaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Texas Madrone and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Texas Madrone and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Texas Madrone and Zonal Geranium. Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Texas Madrone does not have fragrant flowers. Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Madrone and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Texas Madrone and Zonal Geranium
Care of Texas Madrone and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.