Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Types
it is a type of geranium
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
-
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
चकोतरा
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Grapefruit
In French
Géranium zonal
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Pomelo
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Toranja
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
grejpfrut
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
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Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Sapindales
Family
Geraniaceae
Rutaceae
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Grapefruit
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Grapefruit Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Grapefruit are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Grapefruit
Care of Zonal Geranium and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.