Blue Hibiscus

Herb Robert

About Blue Hibiscus and Herb Robert

Blue Hibiscus

Herb Robert

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

Annual or Biennial

1.2 Type

Shrub

Herbs

1.3 Origin

Australia

Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America

1.4 Types

Not available

Not Available

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions

Shaded sites, Waste areas

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

9-11

3-9

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9 - 1

1.8 Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

1.9 Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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120.00 cm

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25.40 cm

Rank: 100 (Overall)▶

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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120.00 cm

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30.50 cm

Rank: 100 (Overall)▶

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Blue, Purple, Blue Violet

Pink, Magenta, Rose

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Red, Green, Dark Red

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Irregular

Arrowhead

2.4 Thorns

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16% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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42% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

3.3 Tolerances

Not Available

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

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4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

4.7 Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Not Available

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Red blotch, Rust aphids

Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew

4.10 Plant Tolerance

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Shade areas

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

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Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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29% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

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22% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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9% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

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12% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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28% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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7% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

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10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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14% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

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16% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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10% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

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10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.4 Showy Foliage

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52% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

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45% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.5 Showy Bark

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11% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

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10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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4% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.9 Invasive

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6% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

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14% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects

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5.12 Allergy

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6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation

6.1.3 Edible Uses

Showy

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

Insect Repellent

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Leaves, Root, Whole plant

6.2.3 Other Uses

Decoration Purposes

Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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35% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'

GERANIUM robertianum

7.2 Common Name

Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus

Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin

7.2.1 In Hindi

Blue Hibiscus

जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट

7.2.2 In German

Blauer Hibiskus Baum

Kraut Robert

7.2.3 In French

Bleu Hibiscus Arbre

herbe à Robert

7.2.4 In Spanish

Azul árbol del hibisco

hierba de San Roberto

7.2.5 In Greek

Μπλε Hibiscus Tree

βότανο Robert

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Árvore azul do hibiscus

erva robert

7.2.7 In Polish

Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo

herb robert

7.2.8 In Latin

Hibiscus lignum blue

Robertus herba

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Malvales

Geraniales

8.5 Family

Malvaceae

Geraniaceae

8.6 Genus

Alyogyne

Geranium

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Hibisceae

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8.9 Subfamily

Malvoideae

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8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Blue Hibiscus and Herb Robert

Wondering what are the properties of Blue Hibiscus and Herb Robert? We provide you with everything About Blue Hibiscus and Herb Robert. Blue Hibiscus doesn't have thorns and Herb Robert doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Hibiscus does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Hibiscus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Herb Robert has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Hibiscus and Herb Robert and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Herb Robert

Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Blue Hibiscus and Herb Robert Physical Information

Blue Hibiscus and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Herb Robert are as follows:

Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Blue Hibiscus and Herb Robert

Care of Blue Hibiscus and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done 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 Blue Hibiscus 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.