1. Zonal Geranium Pelargonium x hortorum Group: Flowering Container Plant Type of Plant: Dicot Leaf Arrangement: Alternate Identification: Herbaceous plant with large leaves and a thick stem Leaves are fragrant and covered with fuzz Leaves often have stipule at the base of the petiole Leaves palmately netted sometimes with a halo Flowers in large groups held above the foliage Colors: red, pink, white, purple, peach
2. Zonal Geranium Pelargonium x hortorum Water: Let dry out only slightly Light: Grows best with full sun outside Propagation: Stem cutting Culture: A commonly planted annual outside. Plants from cuttings are superior to cheaper, seed-grown varieties Problems: Whiteflies, Fungus problems We will grow 1000 of these next semester