Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
South America, Brazil
Types
it is a type of geranium
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
-
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Tabebuia
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Tabebuia
In French
Géranium zonal
Tabebuia
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Tabebuia
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Tabebuia
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Tabebuia
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Tabebuia
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Tabebuia
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Tabebuia Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Tabebuia are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Tabebuia
Care of Zonal Geranium and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.