Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Australia
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
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Geranium robertianum
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
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Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
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Pests and Diseases
fungus
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
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
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
Buds, Flowers
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
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
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS manglesii
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Mangles' Kangaroo Paw, Red and Green Kangaroo Paw
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Kraut Robert
In French
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
erva robert
In Polish
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
herb robert
In Latin
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Robertus herba
Order
Commelinales
Geraniales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
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Season and Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Herb Robert
Season and care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Mangles kangaroo paw and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mangles kangaroo paw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mangles kangaroo paw is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mangles kangaroo paw is Acidic, Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mangles kangaroo paw and Herb Robert Physical Information
Mangles kangaroo paw and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Mangles kangaroo paw height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mangles kangaroo paw and Herb Robert are as follows:
Mangles kangaroo paw flower color: Red and Green
Mangles kangaroo paw leaf color: Dark Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Herb Robert
Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mangles kangaroo paw 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 Mangles kangaroo paw 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.