Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
-
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
-
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
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
Leaves
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Kraut Robert
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
erva robert
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
herb robert
In Latin
Bilwa
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Geraniales
Family
Solanaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bael and Herb Robert
Season and care of Bael and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Herb Robert Physical Information
Bael and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bael and Herb Robert are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bael and Herb Robert
Care of Bael and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bael 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.