Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Not Available
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
Aaron Caladium
In German
Kraut Robert
Aaron Caladium
In French
herbe à Robert
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
βότανο Robert
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
erva robert
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
herb robert
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Robertus herba
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Alismatales
Family
Geraniaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Herb Robert and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Herb Robert and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Herb Robert and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Herb Robert and Aaron Caladium
Care of Herb Robert and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.