Globe Amaranth

Herb Robert

About Globe Amaranth and Herb Robert

Globe Amaranth

Herb Robert

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Annual or Biennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Herbs

Origin

Central America

Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America

Types

Ornamental

Geranium robertianum

Number of Varieties

601

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Habitat

Tropical regions

Shaded sites, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-123-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm30.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Fuchsia, Violet

Pink, Magenta, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Red, Green, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cough, Diabetes

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

Traditional medicine, Used in making tea

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border

Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'

GERANIUM robertianum

Common Name

Globe Amaranth

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

In Hindi

GOMPHRENA globosa

जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट

In German

GOMPHRENA globosa

Kraut Robert

In French

GOMPHRENA globosa

herbe à Robert

In Spanish

GOMPHRENA globosa

hierba de San Roberto

In Greek

GOMPHRENA globosa

βότανο Robert

In Portuguese

GOMPHRENA globosa

erva robert

In Polish

GOMPHRENA globosa

herb robert

In Latin

GOMPHRENA globosa

Robertus herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Geraniales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Gomphrena

Geranium

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

6075

1 27800

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Properties of Globe Amaranth and Herb Robert

Wondering what are the properties of Globe Amaranth and Herb Robert? We provide you with everything About Globe Amaranth and Herb Robert. Globe Amaranth doesn't have thorns and Herb Robert doesn't have thorns. Also Globe Amaranth does not have fragrant flowers. Globe Amaranth has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Herb Robert has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Globe Amaranth and Herb Robert and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Globe Amaranth and Herb Robert

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

Globe Amaranth and Herb Robert Physical Information

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

Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Globe Amaranth and Herb Robert

Care of Globe Amaranth and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth 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.