Zonal Geranium

Tomatillo

About Zonal Geranium and Tomatillo

Zonal Geranium

Tomatillo

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Vegetable

Origin

Mexico, Caribbean, Central America

Types

it is a type of geranium

Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo

Number of Varieties

5040

0 40000

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Habitat

Cultivated Beds

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-156-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12*1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval/Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

38.10 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral

Yellow, Sandy Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Purple, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Bronze

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Bronze, Ivory

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Bronze

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordate

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Ample Water

Drought Tolerant, Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth

Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage

Fertilizers

fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Whiteflies

Fungal Diseases

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Flea beetles

Allergy

Arthritis, Inflammation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'

PHYSALIS philadelphica

Common Name

Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium

Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo

In Hindi

Zonal Geranium

Tomatillos

In German

Zonal Pelargonie

Tomatillos

In French

Géranium zonal

Tomatilles

In Spanish

Zonal Geranium

Tomatillos

In Greek

διζωνική Γεράνι

Tomatillos

In Portuguese

zonal Geranium

Tomatillos

In Polish

strefowe Geranium

Tomatillos

In Latin

Zonal Geranium

Tomatillos

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Solanales

Family

Geraniaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Geranium

Physalis

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Physaleae

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Number of Species

42275

1 27800

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Properties of Zonal Geranium and Tomatillo

Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Tomatillo? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Tomatillo. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Tomatillo doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like and Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Tomatillo

Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Tomatillo is Neutral.

Zonal Geranium and Tomatillo Physical Information

Zonal Geranium and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Tomatillo are as follows:

Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green

Care of Zonal Geranium and Tomatillo

Care of Zonal Geranium and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.