Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
it is a type of geranium
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
-
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Acicular
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Ample Water
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Pelargonium
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Pelargonium
In French
Géranium zonal
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Pelargonium
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
pelargônio
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Pelargonium
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Geraniales
Family
Geraniaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Geranium
Pelargonium
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Pelargonium
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Zonal Geranium and Pelargonium Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Pelargonium are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Pelargonium
Care of Zonal Geranium and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.