Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
Types
Geranium robertianum
Zingiber officinale, Alpinia purpurata
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Moist
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
-
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Average Water
Adequately
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Cold, Dysentry, High cholestrol, Rheumatoid arthritis, Skin Disorders, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
CURCUMA
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Ginger
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
अदरक
In German
Kraut Robert
Ingwer
In French
herbe à Robert
Gingembre
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Jengibre
In Greek
βότανο Robert
Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
erva robert
Gengibre
In Polish
herb robert
Imbir
In Latin
Robertus herba
gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Zingiberales
Family
Geraniaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Geranium
Zingiber Mill.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Ginger Plant
Season and care of Herb Robert and Ginger Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Ginger Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ginger Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Ginger Plant is while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginger Plant is .
Herb Robert and Ginger Plant Physical Information
Herb Robert and Ginger Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Ginger Plant are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ginger Plant flower color: White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
- Ginger Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Herb Robert and Ginger Plant
Care of Herb Robert and Ginger Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Ginger Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ginger Plant needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Less Watering.