Herb Robert

Spindle Tree

About Herb Robert and Spindle Tree

Herb Robert

Spindle Tree

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What is

Life Span

Annual or Biennial

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Shrub

Origin

Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America

Europe, Western Asia

Types

Geranium robertianum

Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus

Number of Varieties

120

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Habitat

Shaded sites, Waste areas

Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-94-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

7-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm900.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Magenta, Rose

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Purple, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Dark Red

Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Lanceolate to elliptical

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall

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

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, 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

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, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Powdery mildew, Vine weevils

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

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

Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root, Whole plant

Bark, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

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

Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GERANIUM robertianum

EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'

Common Name

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

Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle

In Hindi

जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट

Spindle Tree

In German

Kraut Robert

Spindelbaum

In French

herbe à Robert

Spindle Arbre

In Spanish

hierba de San Roberto

Árbol del husillo

In Greek

βότανο Robert

ατράκτου Δέντρο

In Portuguese

erva robert

Árvore spindle

In Polish

herb robert

Wrzeciono Drzewo

In Latin

Robertus herba

Ligno colos

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Celastrales

Family

Geraniaceae

Celastraceae

Genus

Geranium

Euonymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euonymeae

Subfamily

Celastroideae

Number of Species

75150

1 27800

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Properties of Herb Robert and Spindle Tree

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

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Season and Care of Herb Robert and Spindle Tree

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

Herb Robert and Spindle Tree Physical Information

Herb Robert and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Spindle Tree are as follows:

Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green

Care of Herb Robert and Spindle Tree

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