Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
-
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
it is a type of geranium
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
-
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Ample Water
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Less Watering
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
बौना कैटेल
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Géranium zonal
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Espadaña enano
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Zonal Geranium and Dwarf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Dwarf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Dwarf Cattail. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like and Dwarf Cattail 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 Dwarf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Zonal Geranium and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Zonal Geranium and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.