Herb Robert

Red Buckeye

About Herb Robert and Red Buckeye

Herb Robert

Red Buckeye

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What is

Life Span

Annual or Biennial

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Tree

Origin

Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Geranium robertianum

Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Shaded sites, Waste areas

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

9-5

Sunset Zone

21,22

2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Magenta, Rose

Yellow, Red, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Dark Red

Yellow, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

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

Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Leaf Blotch

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation

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

Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root, Whole plant

Seeds

Other Uses

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

Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GERANIUM robertianum

AESCULUS pavia

Common Name

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

Red Buckeye

In Hindi

जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट

Red Buckeye

In German

Kraut Robert

Red Buckeye

In French

herbe à Robert

Red Buckeye

In Spanish

hierba de San Roberto

rojo castaño de Indias

In Greek

βότανο Robert

κόκκινο Buckeye

In Portuguese

erva robert

Red Buckeye

In Polish

herb robert

Red Buckeye

In Latin

Robertus herba

Red Buckeye

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Sapindales

Family

Geraniaceae

Hippocastanaceae

Genus

Geranium

Aesculus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

7520

1 27800

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Properties of Herb Robert and Red Buckeye

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

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Season and Care of Herb Robert and Red Buckeye

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

Herb Robert and Red Buckeye Physical Information

Herb Robert and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Red Buckeye are as follows:

Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Herb Robert and Red Buckeye

Care of Herb Robert and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.