Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Types
it is a type of geranium
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
-
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
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
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Umbrella Plant
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Dach-Anlage
In French
Géranium zonal
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
parasol roślin
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Zonal Geranium and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Zonal Geranium and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.