Herb Robert

Mesquite Tree

About Herb Robert and Mesquite Tree

Herb Robert

Mesquite Tree

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What is

Life Span

Annual or Biennial

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Tree

Origin

Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America

Southwestern United States

Types

Geranium robertianum

Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Shaded sites, Waste areas

Desert, Dry areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-96-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

12-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Magenta, Rose

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Dark Red

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

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

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

Keep ground moist

In Summer

Average Water

Ample Water

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, 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 in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Use nitrogen rich soil

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas

Drought, Salt

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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma, Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation

Improve hair condition

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Insect Repellent

Air purification

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

Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root, Whole plant

Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item

Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GERANIUM robertianum

PROSOPIS glandulosa

Common Name

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

Mesquite

In Hindi

जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट

उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड

In German

Kraut Robert

Mesquite

In French

herbe à Robert

Mesquite

In Spanish

hierba de San Roberto

mezquite

In Greek

βότανο Robert

Είδος μιμόζας

In Portuguese

erva robert

Mesquite

In Polish

herb robert

Mesquite

In Latin

Robertus herba

Mesquite

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Fabales

Family

Geraniaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Geranium

Prosopis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

7545

1 27800

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Properties of Herb Robert and Mesquite Tree

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

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Season and Care of Herb Robert and Mesquite Tree

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

Herb Robert and Mesquite Tree Physical Information

Herb Robert and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Mesquite Tree are as follows:

Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green

Care of Herb Robert and Mesquite Tree

Care of Herb Robert and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water.