Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Europe
Types
Geranium robertianum
Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
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Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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Fertilizers
-
20-20-20 amount, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
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
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
नापा पत्तागोभी
In German
Kraut Robert
Chinakohl
In French
herbe à Robert
Napa chou
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Lechuga de Napa
In Greek
βότανο Robert
Νάπα Λάχανο
In Portuguese
erva robert
Repolho Napa
In Polish
herb robert
Kapusta Napa
In Latin
Robertus herba
Napa Brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Capparales
Family
Geraniaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Herb Robert and Napa Cabbage
Season and care of Herb Robert and Napa Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Napa Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Napa Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Napa Cabbage is Neutral.
Herb Robert and Napa Cabbage Physical Information
Herb Robert and Napa Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Napa Cabbage are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Herb Robert and Napa Cabbage
Care of Herb Robert and Napa Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Napa Cabbage pruning is done . In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.