Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
11-15
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
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
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
Not Available
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
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
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
चीकू
In German
Kraut Robert
Breiapfelbaum
In French
herbe à Robert
Sapotillier
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
chicle
In Greek
βότανο Robert
sapodilla
In Portuguese
erva robert
sapodilla
In Polish
herb robert
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
Robertus herba
sapodilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Ericales
Family
Geraniaceae
Sapotaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sapoteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sapotoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Sapodilla
Season and care of Herb Robert and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Herb Robert and Sapodilla Physical Information
Herb Robert and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Sapodilla are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Herb Robert and Sapodilla
Care of Herb Robert and Sapodilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.