Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Types
it is a type of geranium
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
-
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Géranium zonal
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Family
Geraniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Zonal Geranium and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.