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About Herb Robert and Coriander


About Coriander and Herb Robert


What is

Life Span
Annual or Biennial  
Annual  

Type
Herbs  
Herbs  

Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America  
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean  

Types
Geranium robertianum  
-  

Number of Varieties
1  
3  

Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas  
Damp forests, Farms, Fields, Forests, Open areas, Open Forest, Open Plains, open Woodlands, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet Woods  

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9  
-9999  

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1  
10-1  

Sunset Zone
21,22  
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  

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
25.40 cm  
99+
20.30 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm  
99+
15.20 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose  
White, Light Pink  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Tan, Sandy Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green  
Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red  
Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Arrowhead  
Irregular  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Very Fast  
Very Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
-  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
-  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering  
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering  

In Summer
Average Water  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Average Water  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral  

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  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots  

Fertilizers
-  
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium  

Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew  
Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot  

Plant Tolerance
Shade areas  
Light Frost  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
-  
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites  

Allergy
-  
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
-  

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers  
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant  
Leaves  

Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item  
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum  
CORIANDRUM sativum  

Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin  
Cilantro, Coriander  

In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट  
धनिया  

In German
Kraut Robert  
Koriander  

In French
herbe à Robert  
Coriandre  

In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto  
Cilantro  

In Greek
βότανο Robert  
Κολίανδρο  

In Portuguese
erva robert  
Coentro  

In Polish
herb robert  
Kolendra  

In Latin
Robertus herba  
coriandrum  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Geraniales  
Apiales  

Family
Geraniaceae  
Apiaceae  

Genus
Geranium  
Coriandrum  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
-  
Coriandreae  

Subfamily
-  
Apioideae  

Number of Species
75  
3  

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Properties of Herb Robert and Coriander

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

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Season and Care of Herb Robert and Coriander

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

Herb Robert and Coriander Physical Information

Herb Robert and Coriander physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Coriander are as follows:

Care of Herb Robert and Coriander

Care of Herb Robert and Coriander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coriander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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