Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
-
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
it is a type of geranium
fuji, jonathan apple
Habitat
-
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Ample Water
Alternate Days
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
-
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
सेब
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Gala Apfel
In French
Géranium zonal
Gala
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Gala
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Gala
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Gala
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Gala
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Gala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Gala Apple
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gala Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Zonal Geranium and Gala Apple Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Gala Apple are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Gala Apple
Care of Zonal Geranium and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.