Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Geranium robertianum
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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
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
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
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
-
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Allergy
-
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
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Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Geranium
Coriandrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
- Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
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.