Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
it is a type of geranium
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
-
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
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
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Water carefully
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Container
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
रो अंजीर
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Birkenfeige
In French
Géranium zonal
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
higo llorón
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
chorando fig
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
płacz rys
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Urticales
Family
Geraniaceae
Moraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Weeping Fig
Care of Zonal Geranium and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.