Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
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South America, Brazil
Types
it is a type of geranium
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Habitat
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Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Sinningia
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Sinningia
In French
Géranium zonal
Sinningia
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Sinningia
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Sinningia
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Sinningia
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Sinningia
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Sinningia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Sinningia
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
Zonal Geranium and Sinningia Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Sinningia are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Sinningia
Care of Zonal Geranium and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Sinningia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.