Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Geranium robertianum
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
-
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Moderate
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, 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
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Kraut Robert
Kapok baum
In French
herbe à Robert
Fromager
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Ceiba
In Greek
βότανο Robert
Ceiba
In Portuguese
erva robert
Mafumeira
In Polish
herb robert
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
In Latin
Robertus herba
Ceiba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Malvales
Family
Geraniaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Kapok
Season and care of Herb Robert and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Herb Robert and Kapok Physical Information
Herb Robert and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Kapok are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Herb Robert and Kapok
Care of Herb Robert and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.