Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Geranium robertianum
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Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
-
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
-
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Silver Maple
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
Silver Maple
In German
Kraut Robert
Silver Maple
In French
herbe à Robert
érable argenté
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
arce plateado
In Greek
βότανο Robert
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
erva robert
plátano de prata
In Polish
herb robert
Silver Maple
In Latin
Robertus herba
Acer
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Sapindales
Family
Geraniaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Silver Maple
Season and care of Herb Robert and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Herb Robert and Silver Maple Physical Information
Herb Robert and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Silver Maple are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Herb Robert and Silver Maple
Care of Herb Robert and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.