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About Pot Marigold and Herb Robert


About Herb Robert and Pot Marigold


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual or Biennial   

Type
Flowering Plants   
Herbs   

Origin
Europe, Mediterranean   
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America   

Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades   
Not Available   

Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands   
Shaded sites, Waste areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9   
3-9   

AHS Heat Zone
6 - 1   
9 - 1   

Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
21,22   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
80.00 cm   
99+
25.40 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
91.44 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory   
Pink, Magenta, Rose   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Green, Tan   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Red, Green, Dark Red   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate   
Arrowhead   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Very Fast   

Type of Soil
Well drained   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   

Bloom Time
Early Winter   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
Not Available   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Moist, Well drained   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Partial shade   
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   

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   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Not Available   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Shade areas   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects   
Not Available   

Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye   
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Insect Repellent   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers   
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
Flowers, Leaves, Root   
Leaves, Root, Whole plant   

Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads   
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item   

Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree   
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis   
GERANIUM robertianum   

Common Name
Pot Marigold   
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin   

In Hindi
Pot Marigold   
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट   

In German
Ringelblume   
Kraut Robert   

In French
pot Marigold   
herbe à Robert   

In Spanish
Caléndula   
hierba de San Roberto   

In Greek
καλέντουλα   
βότανο Robert   

In Portuguese
pot Marigold   
erva robert   

In Polish
Pot Marigold   
herb robert   

In Latin
Zinnia Pot   
Robertus herba   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Vascular plant   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asterales   
Geraniales   

Family
Asteraceae   
Geraniaceae   

Genus
Calendula   
Geranium   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
‎Calenduleae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Asteroideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
20   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Pot Marigold and Herb Robert

Wondering what are the properties of Pot Marigold and Herb Robert? We provide you with everything About Pot Marigold and Herb Robert. Pot Marigold doesn't have thorns and Herb Robert doesn't have thorns. Also Pot Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Pot Marigold has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling and Herb Robert has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling. 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 Pot Marigold and Herb Robert and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Herb Robert

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

Pot Marigold and Herb Robert Physical Information

Pot Marigold and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Herb Robert are as follows:

Care of Pot Marigold and Herb Robert

Care of Pot Marigold and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold 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 Pot Marigold 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.

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