Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Types
it is a type of geranium
Opuntia ficus-indica
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Globe shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Opuntia ficus-indica
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Opuntia ficus-indica
In French
Géranium zonal
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Φραγκοσυκιά
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Opuntia ficus-indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Geraniaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Geranium
Opuntia Mill
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Barbary Fig
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Barbary Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Barbary Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Barbary Fig Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Barbary Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Barbary Fig are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Barbary Fig
Care of Zonal Geranium and Barbary Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Barbary Fig pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.