Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Geranium robertianum
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Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
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From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
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All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
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Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Foundation
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Kraut Robert
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
herbe à Robert
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
βότανο Robert
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
erva robert
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
herb robert
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Robertus herba
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Geraniales
Brassicales
Family
Geraniaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Geranium
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Herb Robert and Mashua
Season and care of Herb Robert and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mashua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Herb Robert and Mashua Physical Information
Herb Robert and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Mashua are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Herb Robert and Mashua
Care of Herb Robert and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.