Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
it is a type of geranium
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Habitat
-
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Requires a lot of 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
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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
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
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
Géranium zonal
Épazote
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Geraniaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Tea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Mexican Tea
Care of Zonal Geranium and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Mexican Tea 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 Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.