Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
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North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Types
it is a type of geranium
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Habitat
-
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
1-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
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
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
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
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Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
CELOSIA argentea
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Celosia
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Celosia
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Celosia
In French
Géranium zonal
Celosia
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Celosia
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Celosia
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Celosia
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
celosia
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Celosia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Geraniaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Celosia
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Celosia is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Celosia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celosia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Celosia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Celosia is Neutral.
Zonal Geranium and Celosia Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Celosia are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
- Celosia leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Celosia
Care of Zonal Geranium and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.