Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
World/Pandemic
Types
it is a type of geranium
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
indische Malve
In French
Géranium zonal
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
malva india
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Mallow indiana
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Malvales
Family
Geraniaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Indian Mallow
Care of Zonal Geranium and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.