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About Hippeastrum and Herb Robert

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
1.2 Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
1.3 Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
1.4 Types
Not Available
Not Available
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
tropical environments
Shaded sites, Waste areas
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
1.8 Sunset Zone
21,22
21,22
1.9 Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
38.10 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
25.40 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
30.10 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
30.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Pink, Magenta, Rose
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Arrowhead
2.4 Thorns
1% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
16% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
19% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
42% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Deer resistant
Not Available
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Tubers
Not Available
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
4.7 Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
4.8 Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Not Available
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant
Shade areas
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
5% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
22% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
Not Available
12% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
Not Available
28% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
5% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
9% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
16% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
14% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
33% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
45% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
1% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
No Bulb Plants Garden Plants has it !
4% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
4% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
14% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
49% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
63% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
5.12 Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Not Available
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
6.1.3 Edible Uses
56% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
61% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Not Available
Insect Repellent
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
6.2.3 Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
39% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
35% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
All Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
HIPPEASTRUM 'Picotee'
GERANIUM robertianum
7.2 Common Name
Florist Amaryllis, Hippeastrum, Picotee Hippeastrum
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
7.2.1 In Hindi
HIPPEASTRUM
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
7.2.2 In German
HIPPEASTRUM
Kraut Robert
7.2.3 In French
HIPPEASTRUM
herbe à Robert
7.2.4 In Spanish
Hippeastrum
hierba de San Roberto
7.2.5 In Greek
Hippeastrum
βότανο Robert
7.2.6 In Portuguese
HIPPEASTRUM
erva robert
7.2.7 In Polish
Hippeastrum
herb robert
7.2.8 In Latin
Hippeastrum
Robertus herba
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Asparagales
Geraniales
8.5 Family
Amaryllidaceae
Geraniaceae
8.6 Genus
Amaryllis
Geranium
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
90
Rank: 93 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Properties of Hippeastrum and Herb Robert

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

Season and Care of Hippeastrum and Herb Robert

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

Hippeastrum and Herb Robert Physical Information

Hippeastrum and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Hippeastrum height is 38.10 cm and width 30.10 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hippeastrum and Herb Robert are as follows:

  • Hippeastrum flower color: White, Red and Light Pink

  • Hippeastrum leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose

  • Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Hippeastrum and Herb Robert

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