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Zonal Geranium
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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial

Origin

-
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Types

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
it is a type of geranium

Number of Varieties

160050
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1510-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-1
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Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm30.50 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.50 cm38.10 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Salmon
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green
Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Bronze, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped
Cordate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Aphids, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
-

Allergy

Asthma
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'

Common Name

Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

बिगोनिया
Zonal Geranium

In German

Begonie
Zonal Pelargonie

In French

Begonia
Géranium zonal

In Spanish

Begonia
Zonal Geranium

In Greek

μπιγκόνια
διζωνική Γεράνι

In Portuguese

Begônia
zonal Geranium

In Polish

Begonia
strefowe Geranium

In Latin

Begonia
Zonal Geranium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cucurbitales
Geraniales

Family

Begoniaceae
Geraniaceae

Genus

Begonia
Geranium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

1795422
1 27800
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Difference Between Begonia and Zonal Geranium

If you are confused whether Begonia or Zonal Geranium are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Begonia and Zonal Geranium Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Begonia are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Zonal Geranium fertilizers required are fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer and High-phosphorous fertilizers used. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Begonia and Zonal Geranium if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Begonia and Zonal Geranium

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Begonia and Zonal Geranium. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Begonia and Zonal Geranium as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Begonia is Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula and Swelling whereas of Zonal Geranium is . Begonia has beauty benefits as follows: while Zonal Geranium has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Begonia vs Zonal Geranium

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Begonia vs Zonal Geranium and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Begonia are Asthma whereas of Zonal Geranium have respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Begonia has no showy fruits and Zonal Geranium has no showy fruits. Also Begonia is flowering and Zonal Geranium is not flowering . You can compare Begonia and Zonal Geranium facts and facts of other plants too.