Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
-
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
All year
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
-
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
-
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach 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, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PROTEA
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Protea plant
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Protea Pflanze
Kraut Robert
In French
usine de Protea
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
planta de protea
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
φυτό Protea
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
planta Protea
erva robert
In Polish
Protea roślin
herb robert
In Latin
Protea herba
Robertus herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Geraniales
Family
Proteaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Protea and Herb Robert
Season and care of Protea and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Protea and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Protea season is Fall and Spring and Herb Robert season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Protea is Clay and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Protea is Acidic and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Protea and Herb Robert Physical Information
Protea and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Protea and Herb Robert are as follows:
Care of Protea and Herb Robert
Care of Protea and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Protea 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.