Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
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Geranium robertianum
Habitat
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Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Rosette
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
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Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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
-
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
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Skin Diseases
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
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
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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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DYCKIA brevifolia
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Sawblade
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Sawblade
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Sawblade
Kraut Robert
In French
Sawblade
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Dyckia piña
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Sawblade
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Sawblade
erva robert
In Polish
Sawblade
herb robert
In Latin
Sawblade
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Geraniales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
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Season and Care of Sawblade and Herb Robert
Season and care of Sawblade and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Sawblade and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sawblade season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sawblade is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sawblade is Acidic, Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sawblade and Herb Robert Physical Information
Sawblade and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Sawblade height is 20.30 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sawblade and Herb Robert are as follows:
Sawblade flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Sawblade leaf color: Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sawblade and Herb Robert
Care of Sawblade and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sawblade 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 Sawblade 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.