Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
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South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
it is a type of geranium
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Habitat
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Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
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Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
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anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
मौसम्बी
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
süße Limone
In French
Géranium zonal
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
doce de limão
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Sapindales
Family
Geraniaceae
Rutaceae
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Zonal Geranium and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Sweet Lime
Care of Zonal Geranium and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.