Herb Robert

Kukui

About Herb Robert and Kukui

Herb Robert

Kukui

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What is

Life Span

Annual or Biennial

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Tree

Origin

Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America

Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia

Types

Geranium robertianum

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Shaded sites, Waste areas

Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-910-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

12-9

Sunset Zone

21,22

H2, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm1,370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm1,520.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Magenta, Rose

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Dark Red

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Maple shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Average Water

Moderate

In Spring

Average Water

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

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 branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Aphids, Insects

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation

For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Insect Repellent

Air purification, Shadow Tree

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

Cramps, Dermatitis

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root, Whole plant

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

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, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GERANIUM robertianum

ALEURITES moluccanus

Common Name

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

Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui

In Hindi

जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट

Aleurites moluccanus

In German

Kraut Robert

Lichtnussbaum

In French

herbe à Robert

Aleurites moluccana

In Spanish

hierba de San Roberto

Aleurites moluccanus

In Greek

βότανο Robert

Aleurites moluccanus

In Portuguese

erva robert

Nogueira-de-iguape

In Polish

herb robert

Nogueira-de-iguape

In Latin

Robertus herba

Aleurites moluccanus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Euphorbiales

Family

Geraniaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Geranium

Aleurites

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Aleuritideae

Subfamily

Crotonoideae

Number of Species

7550

1 27800

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Properties of Herb Robert and Kukui

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

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Season and Care of Herb Robert and Kukui

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

Herb Robert and Kukui Physical Information

Herb Robert and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Kukui are as follows:

Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray

Care of Herb Robert and Kukui

Care of Herb Robert and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.