Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
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Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
it is a type of geranium
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Habitat
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Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Green, Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Do Not over Water, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Gastric, Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
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Nutrients, Stomach aliments, Treatment of ulcers, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
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
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
ANACARDIUM occidentale
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Acajou, Cashew
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
काजू के पेड़
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Cashew Baum
In French
Géranium zonal
Anacardier
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
árbol de anacardo
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
δέντρο κάσιους
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
cajueiro
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
drzewo nerkowca
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
cashew ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Sapindales
Family
Geraniaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Geranium
Anacardium
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica 'Champagne', Pachycormus discolor, Pistacia chinensis
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Cashew
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Cashew is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Cashew Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cashew season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Cashew is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Cashew Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Cashew physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Cashew are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Cashew flower color: Green, Yellow green and Light Green
- Cashew leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Cashew
Care of Zonal Geranium and Cashew include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Cashew 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 Cashew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.