Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Geranium robertianum
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
-
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Kraut Robert
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
herbe à Robert
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
βότανο Robert
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
erva robert
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
herb robert
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Robertus herba
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Sapindales
Family
Geraniaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Herb Robert and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Herb Robert and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Herb Robert and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Herb Robert and Big leaf Maple
Care of Herb Robert and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Big leaf Maple pruning is done 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 Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.