Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
China
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Bambusoideae
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
digitate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
-
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
-
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
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
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
Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Hedge Bambus
Kraut Robert
In French
Bamboo Hedge
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
erva robert
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
herb robert
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Geraniales
Family
Poaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Herb Robert
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedge Bamboo and Herb Robert Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Herb Robert are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Herb Robert
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hedge Bamboo 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.