Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
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South America, Brazil
Types
it is a type of geranium
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Habitat
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coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
In late autumn, 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
Aphids, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Pitanga
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Pitanga
In French
Géranium zonal
Pitanga
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Pitanga
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Pitanga
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Pitanga
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Pitanga
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Pitanga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Myrtales
Family
Geraniaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Zonal Geranium and Pitanga
Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Pitanga? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Pitanga. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Pitanga doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like and Pitanga has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Zonal Geranium and Pitanga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Pitanga
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pitanga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Pitanga Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Pitanga are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Zonal Geranium and Pitanga
Care of Zonal Geranium and Pitanga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.