Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Types
it is a type of geranium
Lotus berthelotii
Habitat
-
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Parrot's Beak
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Papageienschnabel
In French
Géranium zonal
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Pico de loro
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Dziób papugi
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Geraniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Zonal Geranium and Parrot's Beak
Care of Zonal Geranium and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.