Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Geranium robertianum
-
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long slender
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
-
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Water during dry weather
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
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
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
-
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
-
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
DIANELLA sandwicensis
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Ukiuki, uki
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
Ukiuki
In German
Kraut Robert
Ukiuki
In French
herbe à Robert
Ukiuki
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Ukiuki
In Greek
βότανο Robert
Ukiuki
In Portuguese
erva robert
Ukiuki
In Polish
herb robert
Ukiuki
In Latin
Robertus herba
Ukiuki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Liliales
Family
Geraniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Hemerocallidoideae
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Ukiuki
Season and care of Herb Robert and Ukiuki is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Ukiuki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Ukiuki is while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ukiuki is .
Herb Robert and Ukiuki Physical Information
Herb Robert and Ukiuki physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ukiuki height is - and width -. The color specification of Herb Robert and Ukiuki are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Herb Robert and Ukiuki
Care of Herb Robert and Ukiuki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.