Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Europe, Asia
Types
Geranium robertianum
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Mid Spring
Tolerances
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
-
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
-
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
-
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
Curcuma longa
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Turmeric, Curcuma
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
हल्दी
In German
Kraut Robert
Kurkuma
In French
herbe à Robert
curcuma
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Curcuma longa
In Greek
βότανο Robert
κουρκούμη
In Portuguese
erva robert
curcuma
In Polish
herb robert
kurkuma
In Latin
Robertus herba
turmeric
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Zingiberales
Family
Geraniaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Zingiberoideae
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Turmeric
Season and care of Herb Robert and Turmeric is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Turmeric Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Turmeric season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Turmeric is Loam while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Turmeric is Neutral.
Herb Robert and Turmeric Physical Information
Herb Robert and Turmeric physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Turmeric are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
- Turmeric leaf color: Green
Care of Herb Robert and Turmeric
Care of Herb Robert and Turmeric include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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 Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.