Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
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North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
it is a type of geranium
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Habitat
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Depression on prairies, Moist Ditches
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
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
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Oblong
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, 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, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 to stimulate growth
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, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
CALIBRACHOA
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Calibrachoa, Million Bells
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Calibrachoa
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Calibrachoa
In French
Géranium zonal
Calibrachoa
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Calibrachoa
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Calibrachoa
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Calibrachoa
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Calibrachoa
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Calibrachoa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Solanales
Family
Geraniaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Geranium
Calibrachoa
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Calibrachoa
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Calibrachoa is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Calibrachoa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Calibrachoa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Calibrachoa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Calibrachoa is Acidic, Neutral.
Zonal Geranium and Calibrachoa Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Calibrachoa physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Calibrachoa height is 102.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Calibrachoa are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Calibrachoa flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange and Pink
- Calibrachoa leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Calibrachoa
Care of Zonal Geranium and Calibrachoa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Calibrachoa pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Calibrachoa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.