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Zonal Geranium
Zonal Geranium

Cyclamen
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About Zonal Geranium and Cyclamen

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Tubers

Origin

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Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia

Types

it is a type of geranium
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Number of Varieties

5024
0 40000
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Habitat

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Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-155-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

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7-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm0.54 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

38.10 cm0.75 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Pink, Purple, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
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Fruit Color

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Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Bronze
Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Bronze, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Bronze
Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Green, Silver

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordate
Heart-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate
Autumn, Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Ample Water
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight

Pruning

Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Whiteflies
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
-

Allergy

-
Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Root, Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Cyclamen Persicum

Common Name

Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

In Hindi

Zonal Geranium
Sikalemen

In German

Zonal Pelargonie
Zyklamen

In French

Géranium zonal
Cyclamen

In Spanish

Zonal Geranium
Ciclamen

In Greek

διζωνική Γεράνι
κυκλάμινο

In Portuguese

zonal Geranium
Cíclame

In Polish

strefowe Geranium
Cyklamen

In Latin

Zonal Geranium
Cyclamīnos

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae

Order

Geraniales
Ericales

Family

Geraniaceae
Primulaceae

Genus

Geranium
Cyclamen

Clade

-
-

Tribe

-
Cyclamineae

Subfamily

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Myrsinoideae

Number of Species

42223
1 27800
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Properties of Zonal Geranium and Cyclamen

Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Cyclamen. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like and Cyclamen has allergic reactions like . 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 Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Cyclamen

Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.

Zonal Geranium and Cyclamen Physical Information

Zonal Geranium and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Cyclamen are as follows:

  • Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral

  • Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze

  • Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White

  • Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green

Care of Zonal Geranium and Cyclamen

Care of Zonal Geranium and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.