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