Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
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North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
it is a type of geranium
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Habitat
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Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Cordate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
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Miscarriage, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
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
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Slippery Elm
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Rotulme
In French
Géranium zonal
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Slippery Elm
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Slippery Elm
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Urticales
Family
Geraniaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slippery Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Slippery Elm
Care of Zonal Geranium and Slippery Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.