Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
-
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
it is a type of geranium
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Habitat
-
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, 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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
CODIAEUM variegatum
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Rushfoil, Croton
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
क्रोटोन प्लांट
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Kroton
In French
Géranium zonal
Croton
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Croton Planta
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Κρότωνα φυτών
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
cróton
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Kroto roślin
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Planta Croton
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Malpighiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Croton
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Croton Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Croton are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Croton flower color: White and Yellow
- Croton leaf color: White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Care of Zonal Geranium and Croton
Care of Zonal Geranium and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.