Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
it is a type of geranium
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Narrowly elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cures poisoning from fish
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
BLETIA purpurea
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Candelaria
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Candelaria
In French
Géranium zonal
Candelaria
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Candelaria
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Candelaria
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Candelaria
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Candelaria
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Candelaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Orchidales
Family
Geraniaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Arethuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Zonal Geranium and Candelaria
Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Candelaria? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Candelaria. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Candelaria doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like Not Available and Candelaria 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 Candelaria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Candelaria
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Candelaria is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Candelaria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelaria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Candelaria is Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral.
Zonal Geranium and Candelaria Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Candelaria physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Candelaria are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
- Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Care of Zonal Geranium and Candelaria
Care of Zonal Geranium and Candelaria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Candelaria 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 Candelaria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.