Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Types
Ipomoea aquatica
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
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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
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Water Spinach
Zonal Geranium
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Épinards d'eau
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Water Spinach
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Geraniales
Family
Convolvulaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Water Spinach and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Water Spinach and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Water Spinach and Zonal Geranium. Water Spinach doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Water Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Spinach and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Water Spinach and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Spinach and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Water Spinach and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Water Spinach and Zonal Geranium
Care of Water Spinach and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach pruning is done 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 Water Spinach 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.