Zonal Geranium Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Pelargonium zonale, also known as Zonal Geranium, is a beautiful plant that is easy to grow. This plant is an upright or climbing shrub that can usually grow to about 3 feet. This flowering plant has narrow petals and is very bright pink with reddish lines along the petals. Unfortunately, this flowering plant is dangerous to pets if ingested.
Common Name |
Zonal Geranium
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Plant Type
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Annuals
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Pelargonium zonale
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Genus
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Pelargonium
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Family
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Geraniaceae
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Order
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Geraniales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Zonal Geranium Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Zonal Geranium.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Zonal Geranium needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Zonal Geranium needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Zonal Geranium Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Zonal Geranium to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
70°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Zonal Geranium to thrive is between 40% and 70%. |
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Zonal Geranium Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Zonal Geranium. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Zonal Geranium plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
alkaline
neutral
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Zonal Geranium Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Zonal Geranium plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Red
Fuchsia
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Zonal Geranium toxic to pets? |
Yes
Zonal Geranium are poisonous to animals if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Patio And Containers
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Zonal Geranium Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Zonal Geranium, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
autumn
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Zonal Geranium Native Region |
Find out where the Zonal Geranium plant originated. |
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Country |
Central African Republic (the)
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Specific Location
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This plant is native to southern Africa in the western regions of the Cape Provinces |
