Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
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Geranium robertianum
Habitat
moist forests, Slopes
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
-
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
-
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacterial leaf scorch, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
-
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
Antirheumatic, Cold, Cough, Emetic, gonorrhoea, Kidney problems, Pectoral, Swelling, Vomiting
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, Sap
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as preservative
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
Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER pensylvanicum
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Moosewood, striped maple, moose maple
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
धारीदार मेपल
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
gestreifte Ahorn
Kraut Robert
In French
érable rayé
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
arce rayado
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
ριγέ σφενδάμου
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
plátano listrada
erva robert
In Polish
paski klonu
herb robert
In Latin
alba acernis
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Geraniales
Family
Aceraceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Moosewood Tree and Herb Robert
Season and care of Moosewood Tree and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Moosewood Tree and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moosewood Tree season is and Herb Robert season is . The type of soil for Moosewood Tree is Loam and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moosewood Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Moosewood Tree and Herb Robert Physical Information
Moosewood Tree and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Moosewood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Moosewood Tree and Herb Robert are as follows:
Moosewood Tree flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Moosewood Tree leaf color: Light Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Moosewood Tree and Herb Robert
Care of Moosewood Tree and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moosewood Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Moosewood Tree 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.