Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Africa
Types
it is a type of geranium
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Plant grows in water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Blue Lotus
In French
Géranium zonal
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Blue Lotus
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Blue Lotus
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Nymphaeales
Family
Geraniaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Blue Lotus
Care of Zonal Geranium and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Blue Lotus 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 Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.