Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
अजवाइन
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Ajowan
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Ajowan
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
aipo
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
seler
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
semina Carom
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apiaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Rheum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ajwain plant and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Ajwain plant and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Ajwain plant and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.