Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean
Types
it is a type of geranium
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, 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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Artichoke
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Artichoke
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Artischocke
In French
Géranium zonal
Artichaut
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Alcachofa
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Alcachofra
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Karczoch
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Geraniales
Asterales
Family
Geraniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Zonal Geranium and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Artichoke. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like Not Available and Artichoke 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 Zonal Geranium and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Artichoke
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Zonal Geranium and Artichoke Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Artichoke are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Zonal Geranium and Artichoke
Care of Zonal Geranium and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.