Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
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Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
it is a type of geranium
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
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Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
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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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
-
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
SCILLA
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Squill
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Squill
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Squill
In French
Géranium zonal
Squille
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Escila
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Cila
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Cebulica
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Scilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Geraniales
Liliales
Family
Geraniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Zonal Geranium and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Squill? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Squill. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like and Squill 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 Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Squill
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Squill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Squill is .
Zonal Geranium and Squill Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Squill are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Zonal Geranium and Squill
Care of Zonal Geranium and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Squill pruning is done . In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.