Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
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Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
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Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Water Celery
Zonal Geranium
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Céleri d'eau
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
El apio agua
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Aipo água
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Seler Woda
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Water Celery and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Water Celery and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Celery and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Water Celery and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Water Celery and Zonal Geranium
Care of Water Celery and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Water Celery 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.