Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus
Types
it is a type of geranium
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Habitat
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subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
13-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Cordate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
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
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Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Schlumbergera truncata
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Schlumbergera
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Schlumbergera
In French
Géranium zonal
Schlumbergera
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Schlumbergera
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Schlumbergera
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Schlumbergera
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Schlumbergera
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Geraniaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Geranium
Schlumbergera
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Zonal Geranium and Schlumbergera
Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Schlumbergera? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Schlumbergera. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like and Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Schlumbergera
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Schlumbergera is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Schlumbergera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schlumbergera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Schlumbergera is while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Schlumbergera is .
Zonal Geranium and Schlumbergera Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Schlumbergera physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Schlumbergera height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Schlumbergera are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
- Schlumbergera leaf color:
Care of Zonal Geranium and Schlumbergera
Care of Zonal Geranium and Schlumbergera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.