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What is

Life Span
Annual or Biennial  
Perennial  

Type
Herbs  
Shrub  

Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America  
Europe, Western Asia  

Types
Not Available  
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus  

Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas  
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden  

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9  
4-7  

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1  
7-1  

Sunset Zone
21,22  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16  

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
25.40 cm  
99+
370.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm  
99+
900.00 cm  
24

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose  
Yellow green  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Not Available  

Fruit Color
Not Available  
Pink, Purple, Red  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red  
Red  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Not Available  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Arrowhead  
Lanceolate to elliptical  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

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

Growth Rate
Very Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

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

Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  

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

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Not Available  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Not Available  
Cuttings, Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  

In Summer
Average Water  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Average Water  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

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

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Well drained  

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

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
Not Available  
organic fertlizers  

Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew  
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils  

Plant Tolerance
Shade areas  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Yes  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Not Available  
Birds  

Allergy
Not Available  
Mild Allergen  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation  
Not Available  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers  
Alterative, Hepatic, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant  
Bark, Seeds, Wood  

Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item  
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower  
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum  
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'  

Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin  
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle  

In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट  
Spindle Tree  

In German
Kraut Robert  
Spindelbaum  

In French
herbe à Robert  
Spindle Arbre  

In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto  
Árbol del husillo  

In Greek
βότανο Robert  
ατράκτου Δέντρο  

In Portuguese
erva robert  
Árvore spindle  

In Polish
herb robert  
Wrzeciono Drzewo  

In Latin
Robertus herba  
Ligno colos  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Geraniales  
Celastrales  

Family
Geraniaceae  
Celastraceae  

Genus
Geranium  
Euonymus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Not Available  
Euonymeae  

Subfamily
Not Available  
Celastroideae  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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Difference Between Herb Robert and Spindle Tree

If you are confused whether Herb Robert or Spindle Tree are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Herb Robert and Spindle Tree Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Herb Robert are Not Available, whereas for Spindle Tree fertilizers required are organic fertlizers. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Herb Robert and Spindle Tree if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Herb Robert and Spindle Tree

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Herb Robert and Spindle Tree. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Herb Robert and Spindle Tree as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Herb Robert is Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling and Ulcers whereas of Spindle Tree is Alterative, Hepatic, Laxative, Purgative and Tonic. Herb Robert has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin, Reduce Bruises and Skin irritation while Spindle Tree has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin, Reduce Bruises and Skin irritation.

Compare Facts of Herb Robert vs Spindle Tree

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Herb Robert vs Spindle Tree and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Herb Robert are Not Available whereas of Spindle Tree have Mild Allergen respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Herb Robert has no showy fruits and Spindle Tree has showy fruits. Also Herb Robert is not flowering and Spindle Tree is not flowering . You can compare Herb Robert and Spindle Tree facts and facts of other plants too.

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