Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
it is a type of geranium
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
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Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Cordate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
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, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Konjac
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Teufelszunge
In French
Géranium zonal
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Konjac
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
konjac
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Alismatales
Family
Geraniaceae
Araceae
Genus
Geranium
Amorphophallus
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Devil's Tongue
Care of Zonal Geranium and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.