Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
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, Yellow green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
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Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
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Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
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Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
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
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
हल्दी
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Kurkuma
Kraut Robert
In French
curcuma
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
κουρκούμη
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
curcuma
erva robert
In Polish
kurkuma
herb robert
In Latin
turmeric
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Geraniales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
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Season and Care of Turmeric and Herb Robert
Season and care of Turmeric and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Turmeric and Herb Robert Physical Information
Turmeric and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Herb Robert are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Turmeric and Herb Robert
Care of Turmeric and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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 Turmeric 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.