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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial

Origin

Mexico
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Types

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it is a type of geranium

Number of Varieties

2050
0 40000
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Habitat

Rocky areas, Well Drained
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USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1510-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

10-8
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Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm30.50 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

60.00 cm38.10 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
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Leaf Color in Spring

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Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

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Green, Bronze, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

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Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

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Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent
Cordate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water
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

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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

Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

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

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

-
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
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Allergy

-
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Mixed Border
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
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Part of Plant Used

-
Whole plant

Other Uses

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Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ECHINOCACTUS grusonii
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'

Common Name

golden barrel cactus golden ball mother-in-law's cushion
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

Golden ball
Zonal Geranium

In German

goldene Kugel
Zonal Pelargonie

In French

boule d'or
Géranium zonal

In Spanish

bola de oro
Zonal Geranium

In Greek

χρυσή μπάλα
διζωνική Γεράνι

In Portuguese

bola de ouro
zonal Geranium

In Polish

Złota piłka
strefowe Geranium

In Latin

Aurea Ball
Zonal Geranium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales
Geraniales

Family

Cactaceae
Geraniaceae

Genus

Echinocactus
Geranium

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Tribe

Cacteae
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Subfamily

Cactaceae
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Number of Species

15422
1 27800
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Difference Between Golden Ball and Zonal Geranium

If you are confused whether Golden Ball 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 Golden Ball and Zonal Geranium Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Golden Ball 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 Golden Ball and Zonal Geranium if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Golden Ball and Zonal Geranium

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Compare Facts of Golden Ball vs Zonal Geranium

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