Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, Northern America, South America
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Grafted Gymnocalycium Cultivars, Echinopsis chamaecereus cultivar, Pilosocereus pachycladus, Austrocylindropuntia subulata monstrose
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta, Red, White, Yellow
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Several shades of Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
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
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hangover
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
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cactaceae
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Cactus
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Naagaphanee
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Kaktus
Kraut Robert
In French
Cactus
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
El Cactus
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
κάκτος
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
cacto
erva robert
In Polish
kaktus
herb robert
In Latin
Cactus
Robertus herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Cactaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Not Available
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae, Maihueniodeae, Opuntioideae, Pereskioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cactus and Herb Robert
Season and care of Cactus and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Cactus and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cactus season is Summer and Herb Robert season is Summer. The type of soil for Cactus is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cactus is Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cactus and Herb Robert Physical Information
Cactus and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Cactus height is 27.55 cm and width 3.44 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cactus and Herb Robert are as follows:
Cactus flower color: Magenta, Red, White and Yellow
Cactus leaf color: Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cactus and Herb Robert
Care of Cactus and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cactus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cactus 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.