Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
-
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
Woodlands
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
-
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Average Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Average Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
-
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
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
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Kraut Robert
In French
Aleurites moluccana
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
erva robert
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
herb robert
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Robertus herba
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Geraniales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kukui and Herb Robert
Season and care of Kukui and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kukui and Herb Robert Physical Information
Kukui and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Herb Robert are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Kukui and Herb Robert
Care of Kukui and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.