Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
it is a type of geranium
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
-
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle, Vinca
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Vinca
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Vinca
In French
Géranium zonal
Vinca
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Vinca
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Vinca
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Vinca
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Vinca
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Galium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Gentianales
Family
Geraniaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Geranium
Catharanthus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Vinca
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Vinca is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Vinca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Vinca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Vinca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Vinca is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Vinca Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Vinca physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Vinca height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Vinca are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Vinca flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Vinca leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Vinca
Care of Zonal Geranium and Vinca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Vinca pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Vinca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.