Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
White, Red
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
शकरकंद
Zonal Geranium
In German
Palmlilie
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Yucca
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Yucca
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Yucca
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
iúca
zonal Geranium
In Polish
yucca
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Yucca
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Geraniales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Yuca and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Yuca and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Yuca and Zonal Geranium. Yuca doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Yuca does not have fragrant flowers. Yuca has allergic reactions like Not Available and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Yuca and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yuca and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Yuca and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Yuca and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yuca is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Yuca and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Yuca and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Yuca and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Yuca flower color: White and Red
Yuca leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Yuca and Zonal Geranium
Care of Yuca and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yuca pruning is done No pruning needed and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Yuca 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.