Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Arjuna
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Kraut Robert
In French
Terminalia arjuna
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
arjuna
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
erva robert
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
herb robert
In Latin
arjuna
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Geraniales
Family
Poaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Terminilia
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Herb Robert
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Herb Robert season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arjuna Tree and Herb Robert Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Herb Robert are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Herb Robert
Care of Arjuna Tree and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
