Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
-
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
it is a type of geranium
Common sotol, Bear Grass, Common Sotol, Desert Spoon
Habitat
-
Desert, Lower slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
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
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Paper pulp, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods
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
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
DASYLIRION texanum
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Common sotol, Bear Grass, Common Sotol, Desert Spoon
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
sotol
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Dasylirion texanum
In French
Géranium zonal
sotol
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
sotol
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
sotol
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
sotol
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
sotol
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
sotol
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Liliales
Family
Geraniaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Geranium
Dasylirion
Properties of Zonal Geranium and Sotol
Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Sotol? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Sotol. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Sotol doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like and Sotol 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 Sotol and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Sotol
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Sotol is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Sotol Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sotol season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Sotol is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Sotol is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Sotol Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Sotol physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Sotol height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Sotol are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Sotol flower color: Yellow
- Sotol leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Sotol
Care of Zonal Geranium and Sotol include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Sotol 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 Sotol needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.