Herb Robert

Kochia

About Herb Robert and Kochia

Herb Robert

Kochia

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What is

Life Span

Annual or Biennial

Annual

Type

Herbs

Ornamental Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

Types

Geranium robertianum

Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica

Number of Varieties

1140

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Habitat

Shaded sites, Waste areas

gardens, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-93-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

12 - 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 cm120.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Magenta, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Dark Red

Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Average Water

Moderate

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Loamy, Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Bright direct sunlight

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Aphids, Mosquito

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas

Heat Tolerance, Humidity

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers

Allergy

Eye irritation, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation

For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Insect Repellent

Provides ground cover

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

Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity

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

Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Groundcover

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GERANIUM robertianum

BASSIA scoparia

Common Name

Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin

Burningbush, Kochia

In Hindi

जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट

Bassia scoparia

In German

Kraut Robert

Besen-Radmelde

In French

herbe à Robert

Bassia scoparia

In Spanish

hierba de San Roberto

Kochia scoparia

In Greek

βότανο Robert

Bassia scoparia

In Portuguese

erva robert

Bassia scoparia

In Polish

herb robert

Mietelnik żakula

In Latin

Robertus herba

Bassia scoparia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Caryophyllales

Family

Geraniaceae

Chenopodiaceae

Genus

Geranium

Bassia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Camphorosmoideae

Number of Species

754

1 27800

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Properties of Herb Robert and Kochia

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

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Season and Care of Herb Robert and Kochia

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

Herb Robert and Kochia Physical Information

Herb Robert and Kochia physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Kochia are as follows:

Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Kochia flower color:
Kochia leaf color: Light Green

Care of Herb Robert and Kochia

Care of Herb Robert and Kochia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.