Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Types
it is a type of geranium
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
-
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
-
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
तोरी
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Zucchini
In French
Géranium zonal
Courgette
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
calabacín
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
abobrinha
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Kabaczek
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Violales
Family
Geraniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Zucchini
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Zucchini Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Zucchini are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Zucchini
Care of Zonal Geranium and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.