Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Types
it is a type of geranium
Calliandra haematocephala
Habitat
-
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Géranium zonal
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Geranium
Calliandra
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Zonal Geranium and Powder Puff Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Powder Puff Tree? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Powder Puff Tree. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Zonal Geranium and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Zonal Geranium and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Zonal Geranium and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.