Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
it is a type of geranium
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Habitat
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subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Red, Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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 and Ovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
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
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
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Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
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Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Vinca
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
In French
Géranium zonal
Pervenche de Madagascar
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Catharanthus roseus
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Catharanthus roseus
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Catharanthus roseus
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Katarantus różowy
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Catharanthus roseus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Gentianales
Family
Geraniaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Geranium
Catharanthus
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Madagascar Periwinkle
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Madagascar Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Madagascar Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Madagascar Periwinkle Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Madagascar Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Madagascar Periwinkle are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
- Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Madagascar Periwinkle
Care of Zonal Geranium and Madagascar Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Madagascar Periwinkle 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 Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.