Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
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Geranium robertianum
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
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Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
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Pests and Diseases
-
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
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
Bulbs
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BLETIA purpurea
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Candelaria
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Candelaria
Kraut Robert
In French
Candelaria
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Candelaria
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Candelaria
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Candelaria
erva robert
In Polish
Candelaria
herb robert
In Latin
Candelaria
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Geraniales
Family
Orchidaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Candelaria and Herb Robert
Season and care of Candelaria and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Candelaria and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelaria season is Spring and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Candelaria is Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelaria and Herb Robert Physical Information
Candelaria and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Candelaria and Herb Robert are as follows:
Care of Candelaria and Herb Robert
Care of Candelaria and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelaria 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 Candelaria 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.