Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
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Central America, South America
Types
it is a type of geranium
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Habitat
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Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
tail flower
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Schwanz Blume
In French
Géranium zonal
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
tail flower
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Tail flower
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Tailflower
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Tail flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Solanales
Family
Geraniaceae
Araceae
Genus
Geranium
Anthocercis
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Tail Flower
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Zonal Geranium and Tail Flower Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Tail Flower are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Tail Flower
Care of Zonal Geranium and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.