Herb Robert.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Herbaceous annual or biennial

Luz

Partial shade to full sun

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

12 to 18 inches

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 4 a 9

Floración

Late spring to early autumn

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to mimic its natural woodland habitat. Watch for wilting if the soil dries out too much, as this plant prefers steady hydration. It is quite adaptable, but it does best when it has a bit of protection from harsh afternoon sun.

Riego

Water whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer sparingly during the active growing season.

Poda

Trim back spent flower stems to encourage a tidy appearance and prevent excessive self seeding.

Trasplante

Repot only if the plant becomes root bound or if you need to refresh the soil.

Suelo

Well draining, humus rich soil

pH del suelo

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Temperatura

-20 a 30°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally considered non-toxic but may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Niños

Keep away from small children as the foliage can be irritating if handled excessively or ingested.

Alérgenos por contacto

The glandular hairs on the stems and leaves can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive people.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen may cause mild reactions in those with severe seasonal allergies.

Comestibilidad

While historically used in herbal medicine, it is not recommended for consumption due to potential toxicity and lack of modern safety data.

Cómo identificarla

• Lacy, fern like foliage
• Small five petaled pink flowers
• Stems often turn reddish
• Distinctive musky scent when crushed

Altura

0,1 a 0,5m

Anchura

0,15 a 0,4m

Hojas

green, reddish-bronze, deciduous

Flores

pink, magenta, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

brown, Summer to autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Powdery mildew — A fungal infection that appears as white dusty spots on leaves during humid weather.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Plant it in areas where you want a naturalizing ground cover, but be prepared to pull seedlings if they spread too far.

Buenas compañeras

• Dedalera — They share similar woodland habitat requirements and bloom times.
• Western sword fern — Ferns provide the dappled shade and moisture that this geranium prefers.

Especies parecidas

• Geranium molle — It is a similar small-flowered annual geranium often found in similar habitats.

Ciencia

Familia

Geraniaceae

Género

Geranium

Orden

Geraniales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa.

Conservación

It is a common and widespread plant not currently of conservation concern.

It grows in moist, shaded environments like woodland floors and rocky crevices where it can easily colonize disturbed soil.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, polillas

Usos

ground cover, woodland gardens, pollinator gardens

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Is Herb Robert a weed?

It is often considered a weed because it spreads quickly by seed, though many gardeners appreciate its delicate flowers.

Does it grow in shade?

Yes, it thrives in partial to full shade, making it perfect for woodland areas.

De dónde viene el nombre

The scientific name honors Saint Robert, who was thought to have used the plant to cure various ailments. The common name Herb Robert is a direct derivation of this association.

Bueno saberlo

• The leaves often turn a brilliant red color in the autumn or when exposed to full sun.
• It is an annual or biennial plant that readily self-seeds in the garden.
• The seeds are ejected explosively from the fruit capsule to spread away from the parent plant.