Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Types
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
Grassland
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Alternanthera
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
Gudrisag, Garundi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Alternanthera
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Alternanthera
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
Alternanthera
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
Alternanthera
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Alternanthera
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
Alternanthera
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
Alternanthera
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Alternanthera
Rheum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
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Season and Care of Alternanthera and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Alternanthera and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Alternanthera and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alternanthera and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Alternanthera and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Alternanthera and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Alternanthera and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done 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 Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.