Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Dry areas, Well Drained, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Not Available
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Not Available
Complete balanced fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Antioxidants, Arthritis, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fertility, Fever, Inflammation, Kidney problems, scurvy, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
Malpighia emarginata
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry and wild crepe myrtle
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
Acerola Tree
In German
Kraut Robert
Acerola Baum
In French
herbe à Robert
Acerola Arbre
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Árbol de acerola
In Greek
βότανο Robert
Acerola Δέντρο
In Portuguese
erva robert
Árvore acerola
In Polish
herb robert
Acerola Drzewo
In Latin
Robertus herba
Acerola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Geraniales
Malpighiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Malpighiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available, Paperveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Acerola
Season and care of Herb Robert and Acerola is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Acerola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Acerola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Acerola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Acerola is Alkaline.
Herb Robert and Acerola Physical Information
Herb Robert and Acerola physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Acerola height is 457.20 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Acerola are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Acerola flower color: Pink
- Acerola leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Herb Robert and Acerola
Care of Herb Robert and Acerola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Acerola pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acerola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.