Herb Robert

Splendid Hibiscus

About Herb Robert and Splendid Hibiscus

Herb Robert

Splendid Hibiscus

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Annual or Biennial

Annual and Perennial

1.2 Type

Herbs

Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree

1.3 Origin

Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America

Eastern Australia

1.4 Types

Not Available

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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411 (About Canna)

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1.5 Habitat

Shaded sites, Waste areas

gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

3-9

9-15

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

Not Available

1.8 Sunset Zone

21,22

1.9 Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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25.40 cm

Rank: 100 (Overall)▶

600.00 cm

Rank: 55 (Overall)▶

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350 (About Privet)

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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30.50 cm

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7.00 cm

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Pink, Magenta, Rose

Light Pink, Not Available, Pink

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green, Light Green, Not Available

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Not Available

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Dark Red

Green, Light Green, Not Available

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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42% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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All Hibiscus Garden Plants have it !

3.3 Tolerances

Not Available

Drought, Variety of soil types

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Not Available

Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

4.4.2 In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

4.7 Pruning

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

A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads

4.8 Fertilizers

Not Available

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Shade areas

Drought, Variety of soil types

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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12% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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28% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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16% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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45% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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5.5 Showy Bark

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10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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14% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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63% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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5.11 Attracts

Not Available

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

5.12 Allergy

Not Available

no allergic reactions

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation

Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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61% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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67% Hibiscus Garden Plants have it !

6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Insect Repellent

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers

anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root, Whole plant

Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

6.2.3 Other Uses

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

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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35% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

GERANIUM robertianum

Hibiscus splendens

7.2 Common Name

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

Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood

7.2.1 In Hindi

जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट

Splendid Hibiscus

7.2.2 In German

Kraut Robert

Splendid Hibiscus

7.2.3 In French

herbe à Robert

Splendid Hibiscus

7.2.4 In Spanish

hierba de San Roberto

Hibiscus Splendid

7.2.5 In Greek

βότανο Robert

Splendid Hibiscus

7.2.6 In Portuguese

erva robert

Hibiscus Splendid

7.2.7 In Polish

herb robert

Splendid hibiskusa

7.2.8 In Latin

Robertus herba

egregiam Hibiscus

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Geraniales

Malvales

8.5 Family

Geraniaceae

Malvaceae

8.6 Genus

Geranium

Hibiscus

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

Hibisceae

8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

Malvoideae

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Herb Robert and Splendid Hibiscus

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

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Season and Care of Herb Robert and Splendid Hibiscus

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

Herb Robert and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information

Herb Robert and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:

Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available

Care of Herb Robert and Splendid Hibiscus

Care of Herb Robert and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.