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About Herb Robert and Norfolk Island Pine


About Norfolk Island Pine and Herb Robert


What is

Life Span
Annual or Biennial   
Perennial   

Type
Herbs   
Tree   

Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America   
Australia   

Types
Not Available   
not available   

Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas   
Subtropical forests   

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9   
9-11   

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1   
11-1   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
H1, H2, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Pyramidal   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
25.40 cm   
99+
2,440.00 cm   
14

Minimum Width
30.50 cm   
99+
460.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose   
Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Arrowhead   
Needle like   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Very Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Not Available   
Tip cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering   
Allow to dry out slightly between watering   

In Summer
Average Water   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Average Water   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves   
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves   

Fertilizers
Not Available   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing   

Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew   
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves   

Plant Tolerance
Shade areas   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Not Available   

Allergy
Not Available   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree   

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent   
Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak   

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   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant   
Whole plant, Wood   

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

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower   
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum   
ARAUCARIA heterophylla   

Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin   
Norfolk Island Pine   

In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट   
नोरफोक द्वीप पाइन   

In German
Kraut Robert   
Norfolk-Insel Pine   

In French
herbe à Robert   
Norfolk Île Pine   

In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto   
Norfolk Pine Island   

In Greek
βότανο Robert   
Νησί Νόρφολκ Pine   

In Portuguese
erva robert   
Ilha Norfolk Pine   

In Polish
herb robert   
Norfolk Pine   

In Latin
Robertus herba   
Insula Norfolk Pinus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Coniferophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Pinopsida   

Order
Geraniales   
Pinales   

Family
Geraniaceae   
Araucariaceae   

Genus
Geranium   
Araucaria   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
13   
99+

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Properties of Herb Robert and Norfolk Island Pine

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

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Season and Care of Herb Robert and Norfolk Island Pine

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

Herb Robert and Norfolk Island Pine Physical Information

Herb Robert and Norfolk Island Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Norfolk Island Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Norfolk Island Pine are as follows:

Care of Herb Robert and Norfolk Island Pine

Care of Herb Robert and Norfolk Island Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Norfolk Island Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Norfolk Island Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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