Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Types
it is a type of geranium
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
-
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Oblong Circular Round
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
-
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Géranium zonal
céleri chou
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
apio col
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
aipo couve
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Brassicales
Family
Geraniaceae
Brassicaceae
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Zonal Geranium and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Celery Cabbage
Care of Zonal Geranium and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.